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 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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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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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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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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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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Posted on August 4, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
You’ll have this collab on REPEAT.
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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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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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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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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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