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 February 10, 2020
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Melinda Lorge
Granger Smith finds his escape out on the open roads in the music video for his current single, “That’s Why…
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Posted on February 7, 2020
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Melinda Lorge
Luke Combs is currently riding high off the success of his chart-topping single “Even Though I’m Leaving.” The song, which…
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Posted on February 5, 2020
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Melinda Lorge
“I’m currently vegan, it’s horrible,” he admitted.
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Posted on January 30, 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 Sean Stemaly.
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Posted on January 28, 2020
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Melinda Lorge
Mitchell Tenpenny recently debuted a hilarious music video for “Anything She Says,” his collaboration with Seaforth. The lighthearted clip, directed…
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Posted on January 27, 2020
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Melinda Lorge
The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, which broadcasted live from the Los Angeles Staples center on Sunday (Jan. 26), featured a…
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Posted on January 27, 2020
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Melinda Lorge
It was a big night for Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus! Not only were they early winners going…
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Posted on January 26, 2020
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Melinda Lorge
Artists from various genres of music assembled inside the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday (Jan 26) for the…
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Posted on January 26, 2020
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Melinda Lorge
Miranda Lambert already has a lot to be happy about heading into the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards! The country music…
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Posted on January 24, 2020
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Melinda Lorge
Home Free recently released the brand new video for their current single “Why Not.” The upbeat song, which encourages listeners…
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