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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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