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 March 17, 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 Walker Montgomery.
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Posted on March 9, 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 Chevel Shepherd.
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Posted on March 4, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
Rising country artist Carolyn Miller hopes to inspire others with the powerful new video for her current song, “Flatline.” And…
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Posted on March 2, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
It seems like artists everywhere are churning out new songs each week. So much so that listeners have tons of…
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Posted on March 2, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
Getting to spend some extra alone time with her husband, Brendan McLoughlin, has made Miranda Lambert’s relationship a whole lot…
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Posted on February 25, 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 Tigirlily.
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Posted on February 25, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
Stephanie Quayle has always taken inspiration for new music from her own life experiences. And, she’s never been afraid to…
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Posted on February 18, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
Luke Combs and Maren Morris are coming together in a brave new effort to help change the future of country…
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Posted on February 18, 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 Chase Martin.
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Posted on February 18, 2021
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Melinda Lorge
Due to the recent snowstorms and cold snaps going on throughout much of the country, people everywhere have been forced…
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