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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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