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.

Jimmie Allen, Noah Cyrus; Photo courtesy courtesy Jimmie Allen

Jimmie Allen and Noah Cyrus Turn Heads With New Duet, ‘This Is Us’

Posted on February 25, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Jimmie Allen and pop singer Noah Cyrus are joining forces on a new duet called “This Is Us.” The song’s…

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John Legend, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

WATCH: ‘The Voice’ Coaches Take On Nick Jonas’ ‘Jealous’

Posted on February 24, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Nick Jonas just gave his hit song a total makeover! The pop music sensation, and newest member of The Voice…

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Cam; Photo by Harper Smith

Cam Unveils Romantic New Single ‘Till There’s Nothing Left’

Posted on February 24, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Watch the world end in the apocalyptic music video.

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Whitney Duncan; Photo by Rachel Deeb

Five Things We Learned From Whitney Duncan’s Instagram Takeover

Posted on February 24, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Whitney Duncan may be known by many for her stints on popular reality television competition shows like CBS’ Survivor and…

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Home Free; Photo by Olena Noelle

Home Free’s ‘Cross That Bridge’ Music Video Is All About Young Love

Posted on February 19, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Young love is in the air in Home Free’s newest video for “Cross That Bridge.” The tune is featured on…

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Midland; Photo by Harper Smith

Midland Readies Live Album Featuring Current Single, ‘Cheatin’ Songs’

Posted on February 18, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Last fall, Midland entertained an exclusive crowd inside Los Angeles’ dormant, The Palomino Club. Now, fans are getting the chance…

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Chase Rice Puts Youthful Spin On Live Music Video For ‘Lonely If You Are’

Posted on February 18, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Chase Rice is paying homage to his youth in the just-released video for his current single, “Lonely If You Are.”…

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Toby Keith; Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder USA

Toby Keith’s Philanthropic Heart Earns Him Prestigious Arnie Award

Posted on February 13, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Toby Keith is being recognized for his philanthropic work. Earlier this week, he received the Golf Digest’s Arnie Award at…

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Chris Bandi; Photo by Matthew Berinato

Country Next: Chris Bandi

Posted on February 13, 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 Chris Bandi.

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Tracy Lawrence, Angie Gentry, Eddie Montgomery, Storme Warren - C’Ya On The Flipside II Concert; Photo by Debbie Wallace

Country Artists Remember Troy Gentry At C’Ya On The Flipside II Benefit Concert

Posted on February 10, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Several country artists gathered at the Grand Ole Opry House on Wednesday night (Feb. 5), to honor their late friend,…

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