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.

Joey Hendricks; Photo by David.Bradley

Country Next: Joey Hendricks

Posted on September 20, 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 Joey Hendricks.

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Drew Green; Photo by Matthew Berinto

Country Next: Drew Green

Posted on September 2, 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 Green.

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Nick Wayne; Photo by Seiji

Country Next: Nick Wayne

Posted on August 17, 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 Nick Wayne.

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Cassadee Pope; Photo by Chance Edwards

Cassadee Pope Talks Personal New Album, Life In Quarantine with Sam Palladio & More

Posted on August 7, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Cassadee Pope dropped her brand new album, Rise and Shine on Friday (Aug. 7) via her own independent label, Awake…

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Madison Kozak; Photo by Jessica Amerson

Country Next: Madison Kozak

Posted on August 3, 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 Madison Kozak.

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Drew Baldridge; Photo Courtesy Patoka Sounds

Country Next: Drew Baldridge

Posted on July 21, 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 Baldridge.

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Ashland Craft; Photo by Brayln Kelly

Five Things You Need To Know About Ashland Craft

Posted on July 15, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Rising artist Ashland Craft first turned heads during her run on Season 13 of NBC’s The Voice. The country spitfire,…

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Photo Courtesy Ryan Griffin

Ryan Griffin Shares His Favorite Three Places In Nashville

Posted on July 14, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Ryan Griffin moved to Nashville from Florida at age 17 to pursue a career in country music. Since then, he…

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Essex County; Photo by Taylor Kelly

Country Next: Essex County

Posted on July 7, 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 Essex County.

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Tyler Braden; Photo by Robby Klein

Country Next: Tyler Braden

Posted on June 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 Tyler Braden.

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