Melinda Lorge

Melinda Lorge

Melinda Lorge is a Nashville-based freelance writer who specializes in covering country music. Along with Country Now, her work has appeared in publications, including Rare Country, Rolling Stone Country, Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, Wide Open Country and more. After joining Rare Country in early 2016, Lorge was presented with the opportunity to lead coverage on late-night television programs, including “The Voice” and “American Idol,” which helped her to sharpen her writing skills even more. Lorge earned her degree at Middle Tennessee State University, following the completion of five internships within the country music industry. She has an undeniable love for music and entertainment. When she isn’t living and breathing country music, she can be found enjoying time outdoors with family and friends.

Madeline Edwards; Photo by Dire Image

Country Next: Madeline Edwards

Posted on January 24, 2022

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Melinda Lorge

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Madeline Edwards.

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Blake Shelton; Photo via YouTube, Rockabye Baby!

EXCLUSIVE: Blake Shelton’s Hits Get The Lullaby Treatment – Hear ‘God’s Country’

Posted on January 21, 2022

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Melinda Lorge

“Blake and ‘Rockabye Baby’ are a real match made in heaven…”

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Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Kacey Musgraves; Photos via USA, Nashville Star

Five Country Artists Who Got Their Start On ‘Nashville Star’

Posted on January 19, 2022

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Melinda Lorge

Did you know Miranda Lambert, Chris Young and Kacey Musgraves appeared on the singing competition?

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Erin Kinsey; Sara Kauss Photography 2020

Country Next: Erin Kinsey

Posted on January 13, 2022

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Melinda Lorge

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Erin Kinsey.

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Nate Smith; Photo by Robby Klein

Country Next: Nate Smith

Posted on December 30, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Nate Smith.

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Amanda Kate; Photo by Ford Fairchild

Country Next: Amanda Kate

Posted on December 13, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Amanda Kate.

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Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Kane Brown

Eight Country Singers Who Were Rejected By ‘American Idol’ or ‘The Voice’

Posted on December 5, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Popular reality shows like American Idol and The Voice have produced successful recording artists such as Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery,…

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Photo Courtesy Ned LeDoux

Exclusive Premiere: Ned LeDoux Debuts Timely ‘The Mountain’ Single and Lyric Video

Posted on December 2, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Ned LeDoux won’t release his new single “The Mountain” and accompanying lyric video until Friday (Dec. 3), but he is…

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Photo Courtesy Frank Ray

Country Next: Frank Ray

Posted on December 1, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Frank Ray.

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Jenna Paulette; Photo by Nick Swift

Country Next: Jenna Paulette

Posted on November 21, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

We take pride in introducing fans to country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. Here, we chat with Jenna Paulette.

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