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.

Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Luke Combs; Photos Courtesy of CMA

PHOTOS: Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Luke Combs And More Enjoy Date Night At 2020 CMA Awards

Posted on November 11, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Country music biggest artists and their plus ones hit the non-traditional red carpet at Nashville’s Music City Center on Wednesday…

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Concert Crowd; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Ticketmaster Explores New Technology To Give Event Organizers An Option to Require Negative COVID Test Or Vaccine Ahead Of Concerts In 2021

Posted on November 11, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Ticketmaster is currently exploring new safety measures to help monitor the health of individuals who plan on attending concerts in…

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Photo Courtesy Emily Rose

Country Next: Emily Rose

Posted on November 6, 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 Emily Rose.

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Drew Parker; Photo by Jason Myers

Country Next: Drew Parker

Posted on October 26, 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 Drew Parker.

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Photo Courtesy Ethan Payne

Exclusive Premiere: Ethan Payne Captures Young Love In New Video For ‘Make A Scene’

Posted on October 15, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Rising country singer-songwriter Ethan Payne recently released his brand new single “Make A Scene.” Now, he is sharing the accompanying…

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Kameron Marlowe; Photo by Matthew Berinato

Country Next: Kameron Marlowe

Posted on October 8, 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 Kameron Marlowe.

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Jake Hoot; Photo By Alejandro Medina

Exclusive Premiere: Jake Hoot Brings Love Story To Life In Touching New Lyric Video For Romantic Single ‘Nadine’

Posted on September 25, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Jake Hoot shines a light on one of the sweetest love stories in his new lyric video for “Nadine” premiering…

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Filmore; Photo by Dove Shore

Filmore Talks New Album ‘State I’m In,’ Recent Engagement, Wedding Plans & More

Posted on September 24, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Filmore, whose full name is Tyler Filmore, dropped his highly anticipated, ambitious debut album State I’m In on Friday, (Sept….

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Granger Smith; Photo by Jeremy Cowart

Granger Smith Opens Up About ‘Country Things, Vol. 1,’ the Healing Process and The Newest Addition To His Family

Posted on September 24, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Country singer Granger Smith released his new album, Country Things, Vol. 1, on Friday (Sept. 25). The eight-song collection is…

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James Dupré; Photo Provided

Exclusive Premiere: James Dupré Shares Moody New Breakup Song “Home And Away”

Posted on September 24, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Rising country artist James Dupré won’t drop his new single “Home And Away” until Friday, (Sept. 25), but he’s giving…

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