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.

Steve Moakler; Photo by Spencer Combs

Steve Moakler Gets Personal On New ‘Blue Jeans’ Album

Posted on January 21, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Steve Moakler is stepping back into the spotlight with his brand new album, Blue Jeans. The singer/songwriter, who has previously penned…

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Dan + Shay; Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT

Dan + Shay Share Message To Brothers In Heartwarming Viral Video: ‘We’d Love The Chance To Meet You’

Posted on January 10, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Dan + Shay are trying to get in touch with the family of a young boy who serenaded his baby…

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Jake Owen; Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images, Hannah Brown; Photo by Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images

Jake Owen Wrote a Song Inspired By ‘Bachelor’ Star Hannah Brown – And She Responded!

Posted on January 10, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Jake Owen has penned a new song, and it’s all about Hannah Brown’s surprise return on ABC’s The Bachelor. Viewers…

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Dan + Shay with Pistol Annies; Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Artists Gather At Nashville’s Hutton Hotel For Annual Pre-Grammy Celebration

Posted on January 9, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

Artists representing the Recording Academy Nashville Chapter gathered inside the Hutton Hotel’s Vista Ballroom on Tuesday evening (Jan 7) in…

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Kylie Frey; Photo by Rachael Mason

Country Next: Kylie Frey

Posted on January 9, 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 Kylie Frey.

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Lady Antebellum; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images

Lady Antebellum Plots Ocean 2020 Tour With Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae

Posted on January 3, 2020

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Melinda Lorge

The New Year is getting off to a good start for Lady Antebellum fans! The award-winning country trio just announced…

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Home Free; Photo by Olena Noelle

The Guys Of Home Free Weigh In On All Things Christmas Decor

Posted on December 20, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Christmas is right around the corner, which means many families have already put up their tree, lights and other festive…

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Morgan Wallen; Photo by John Shearer

Morgan Wallen Video Shines a Light On Soldiers Struggling With PTSD In ‘Cover Me Up’ Video

Posted on December 20, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Morgan Wallen puts the lives of our nation’s heroes and their loved ones front-and-center in his emotionally charged, extended-length video…

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Tara Thompson; Photo by John Shearer

Tara Thompson Gets Into The Holiday Spirit With ‘Hillbilly Christmas’

Posted on December 19, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country artists love spreading Christmas cheer, and Tara Thompson is no exception. The singer/songwriter, who hails from East Tennessee, recently…

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Luke Combs; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

Luke Combs Delivers Powerful Performance Of ‘Even Though I’m Leaving’ On ‘The Voice’

Posted on December 18, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country superstar Luke Combs treated fans to a performance of his latest hit single, “Even Though I’m Leaving,” on Tuesday…

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