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.

Travis Denning; Photo by David Bradley

Travis Denning Hilariously Tackles The Acronym Challenge

Posted on August 23, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Travis Denning has demonstrated his use of acronyms, specifically with his tongue-in-cheek song “ABBY,” short for “Anybody But You.”  So,…

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WATCH: LOCASH Takes on the ‘Duo Challenge’

Posted on August 18, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

LOCASH recently took to the stage at the Brooklyn Bowl Nashville for the Country Now Live Series, which streamed exclusively…

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Lindsay Ell; Photo by David Bradley

Interview: The Seven Stages Of Lindsay Ell

Posted on August 16, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Lindsay Ell recently performed at the Brooklyn Bowl Nashville as part of the Country Now Live series featured on CTRL_Music_ on…

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Photo Courtesy Kolby Cooper

Country Next: Kolby Cooper

Posted on August 11, 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 Kolby Cooper.

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Jameson Rodgers; Photo by David Bradley

Jameson Rodgers Plays Hilarious Game of ‘Country Song or Country Wrong’

Posted on August 9, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Jameson Rodgers may be the singer/songwriter behind such hits as “Some Girls” and “Cold Beer Calling My Name,” featuring Luke…

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HARDY, Dierks Bentley, Breland; Photo provided

LISTEN: Dierks Bentley, HARDY and Breland Raise The Bar With New Summer Jam, ‘Beers On Me’

Posted on August 4, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

You’ll have this collab on REPEAT.

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WATCH: Mitchell Tenpenny Reveals His Top Bucket List Items

Posted on August 4, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Mitchell Tenpenny has had a lot of different experiences as a country music artist. But that doesn’t mean that he’s…

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Danielle Bradbery; Photo Courtesy of Big Machine Records

Danielle Bradbery Brings Shania Twain Vibes in Sassy New Single, ‘Stop Draggin’ Your Boots’

Posted on August 4, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Danielle Bradbery is back with new music. The singer/songwriter and former The Voice champion just released her brand new single,…

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Alana Springsteen, Jon Langston, Lily Rose, Randall King (1)

New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now

Posted on August 3, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

The dog days of summer are here, which means people all over are trying their best to stay out of…

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Miranda Lambert; Photos Courtesy @jamesh2222 on Twitter

WATCH: Miranda Lambert Breaks Down While Performing ‘The House That Built Me,’ Days After Her Dog’s Passing

Posted on August 2, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Miranda Lambert’s concert at the Guthrie’s River Ruckus Festival in Guthrie Center, Iowa, took an emotional turn. It all happened…

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