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.

Seaforth Photo by Robby Klein

Q&A: Seaforth Shares the Story Behind Their Most Personal Song To Date, ‘Breakups’

Posted on February 16, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

February may be the month of love, but that doesn’t mean plenty of folks out there aren’t going through the…

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Matt Stell, Lathan Warlick, RaeLynn, Canaan Smith, Andrew Jannakos

New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now

Posted on February 10, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

With every New Year comes new music. And, 2021 has, so far, proven to be no different. Country artists waiting…

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Jaden Hamilton; Photo by Matthew Berinato

Country Next: Jaden Hamilton

Posted on February 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 Jaden Hamilton.

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Walker Montgomery; Robby Klein

Exclusive Premiere: Walker Montgomery Debuts Romantic New Track, ‘She Don’t Know’

Posted on January 28, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Montgomery’s smooth country vocals take center stage as he croons over his lover.

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Eight Memorable ‘American Idol’ Auditions: Gabby Barrett, Laine Hardy, Laci Kay Booth and More

Posted on January 27, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

American Idol has seen a lot of talented faces come through its doors over the years. And, now that the…

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Photo Courtesy Rayne Johnson

Country Next: Rayne Johnson

Posted on January 22, 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 Rayne Johnson.

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Chase Wright; Photo by Tyler Tomlinson

Exclusive Premiere: Chase Wright Shares Energetic New Video For ‘Why Should We’

Posted on January 19, 2021

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Melinda Lorge

Rising country singer/songwriter Chase Wright recently dropped his new single “Why Should We,” and he’s premiering the music video exclusively…

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Jay Allen; Photo by Stephen Dillion

Country Next: Jay Allen

Posted on December 22, 2020

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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 Jay Allen.

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Gwen Stefani Hilariously Proves She’s More Country Than Blake Shelton

Posted on December 16, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Gwen Stefani has gotten pretty good at living life in the country. Perhaps she’s even better at it than her…

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Photo Courtesy Catie Offerman

Country Next: Catie Offerman

Posted on November 25, 2020

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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 Catie Offerman.

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