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 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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Posted on July 29, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
In celebration of his Top 30 and climbing collaboration, “Thinking ‘Bout You” featuring Mackenzie Porter, Dustin Lynch caught up with…
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Posted on July 28, 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 George Birge.
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Posted on July 15, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
Songs have the ability to trigger different feelings and emotions for people, especially for those who are going through different…
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Posted on July 14, 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 Robyn Ottolini.
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Posted on July 5, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
Country artists are ready to amplify stages across the country this summer. And that couldn’t be more clear as several…
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Posted on June 29, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
Mitchell Tenpenny has already released the accompanying video for his current single, “To Us It Did.” And now, he’s sharing…
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Posted on June 25, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
Blake Shelton is the longest-running coach on NBC’s The Voice. So he is no stranger to hearing talented singers cover…
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Posted on June 24, 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 Kat & Alex.
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