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.

Maddie & Tae; Photo by Joseph Llanes

Maddie & Tae’s ‘Women You Got’ Is Dedicated To Their Husbands

Posted on April 10, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Maddie & Tae’s Maddie Font and Taylor Kerr are opening up about their flaws in their brand new, empowering track,…

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Drew Baldridge; Photo Courtesy Of Patoka Sounds Records

Exclusive Premiere: Drew Baldridge Takes Fans On The Perfect Tropical Getaway In ‘Beach Ain’t One’ Music Video

Posted on April 7, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Drew Baldridge dropped his brand new upbeat single “Beach Ain’t One” to all streaming platforms on Wednesday, April 7. And,…

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Tiera; Photo By Kamren Kennedy

Country Next: Tiera

Posted on April 7, 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…

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Ashland Craft, Kameron Marlowe and Casi Joy; Photos Courtesy Of NBC

Eight Country Artists You Didn’t Know Appeared On ‘The Voice’

Posted on April 6, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Viewers of NBC’s The Voice have been introduced to loads of talented artists since the show’s inception back in 2011….

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Mitch Rossell, Trisha Yearwood

Mitch Rossell Recruits Trisha Yearwood For Impassioned ‘Ran into You’ Duet

Posted on April 2, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Country singer/songwriter Mitch Rossell recruited a country superstar to join him on his new single, “Ran Into You.” The emotional…

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Alana Springsteen, Drew Green, Georgia Webster, Jordan Davis

New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now

Posted on March 31, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

It’s no secret that country music is chock-full of talented artists. And, since social media has become a leading resource…

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Leigh Nash, Ruby Amanfu; Photo by Allister Ann

Leigh Nash Shares Powerful Music Video For ‘Good Trouble’ Featuring Ruby Amanfu

Posted on March 30, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Leigh Nash of the ‘90s pop band Sixpence None the Richer has released the official music video for her impactful…

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Robert Counts; Photo by Sean McGee

Country Next: Robert Counts

Posted on March 26, 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 Robert Counts.

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Ben Gallaher; Photo by David Abbott

Exclusive Premiere: Ben Gallaher Debuts Fan-Centric ‘Every Small Town’ Lyric Video

Posted on March 24, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Rising country artist and Quartz Hill Records’ Ben Gallaher’s musical talent will undoubtedly take him all over the world, but…

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Ashley Cooke, Sean Stemaly, Caroline Jones, Shy Carter

New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now

Posted on March 17, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

When it comes to the country genre, one thing is for sure: there is always room for new music. And,…

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