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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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