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.

Lakeview; Photo by Jared Roach

Country Next: LAKEVIEW

Posted on March 27, 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 LAKEVIEW.

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Ethan Payne; Photo by Cyndie Lee

Exclusive Premiere: Ethan Payne Releases ‘Luke’s Guitar’ After Receiving a Treasured Gift From Luke Bryan

Posted on March 26, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Ethan Payne showcases his appreciation for Luke Bryan with his brand new self-penned single, “Luke’s Guitar,” premiering exclusively for readers…

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Kenny Rogers; Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images

Country Music Icon Kenny Rogers Has Died

Posted on March 21, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Kenny Rogers has died. He was 81. The country music icon and actor passed away of natural causes on Friday…

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Home Free; Photo by David McClister

Home Free Give Update On World Tour Amid Global Pandemic

Posted on March 20, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Home Free has postponed all dates and further ticket sales of their Dive Bar Saints World Tour through May. The…

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Reba McEntire with Mother Jacqueline McEntire; Courtesy of Reba on Instagram

Reba McEntire’s Beloved Mother Jacqueline McEntire Has Died

Posted on March 14, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Reba McEntire’s beloved mother, Jacqueline McEntire, has died following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 93-years-old. The country music…

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Larry Fleet; Photo by Matthew Paskert

How a Chance Run-In With Jake Owen Changed Everything For Larry Fleet

Posted on March 13, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Country singer/songwriter Larry Fleet knows the value of hard work. The Tennessee native spent years honing his musical skills in…

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Kären McCormick; Photo by Alex Berger

Exclusive Premiere: Listen To Kären McCormick’s Brand New Anthem ‘Heartbroken Girls’

Posted on March 11, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Rising country/pop artist Kären McCormick is releasing her brand new single “Heartbroken Girls” on Friday (March 13), but Country Now…

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Zack Dobbins, Luke Bryan; Photo by ABC/Eric Liebowitz

Luke Bryan Helps Country Standout Zack Dobbins Tune-Up On ‘American Idol’

Posted on March 9, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PLZNWrEqas&feature=youtu.be American Idol returned on Sunday (March 8) with a slew of new contestants vying for their chance to win…

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MacKenzie Porter; Photo by Bree Marie Fish

Country Next: MacKenzie Porter

Posted on February 28, 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 MacKenzie Porter.

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Keith Urban; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Hear Keith Urban’s New Single, ‘God Whispered Your Name’

Posted on February 27, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

The song is the follow-up to 2019’s “We Were.”

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