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.

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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Jake Hoot, Kelly Clarkson; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

Jake Hoot Crowned Winner Of ‘The Voice’ Season 17

Posted on December 17, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

The Voice results are in, and a winner for season 17 of the hit show has officially been crowned! Jake…

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Drake White; Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Drake White Learning To Walk And Play Guitar Again Following Brain Hemorrhage

Posted on December 12, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country artist Drake White is giving fans an update on his on-going health condition that took him off the road…

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Tenille Arts; Photo by Lindsey Feinstein

Country Next: Tenille Arts

Posted on December 11, 2019

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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 Tenille Arts.

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Chance McKinney; Photo by Stexton Photo

Exclusive Premiere: Listen To Chance McKinney’s ‘Don’t Wanna Be Taillights’

Posted on December 5, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Rising country artist Chance McKinney is premiering his brand new single, “Don’t Wanna Be Taillights,” exclusively on Country Now. The…

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Lauren Alaina, Gleb Savchenko; Photo by ABC/Eric McCandless

Lauren Alaina’s ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Journey Comes To An End

Posted on November 25, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Lauren Alaina took fourth place in Season 28 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars on Monday (Nov. 25). She may…

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Liddy Clark; Photo by Maysa Askar

Liddy Clark Brings New Life To Her Song ‘Hit & Run’

Posted on November 22, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

After turning heads with her emotional song “Shot Down (Stand Up)” in 2018, Liddy Clark is preparing to release a…

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Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher

Mike Fisher Parodies Carrie Underwood’s ‘Before He Cheats’ In Hilarious Clip

Posted on November 21, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Carrie Underwood may be known for her powerhouse vocals, but that hasn’t stopped her husband, Mike Fisher, from showing off…

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Jillian Cardarelli; Photo by Preston Leatherman

Country Next: Jillian Cardarelli

Posted on November 21, 2019

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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 Jillian Cardarelli.

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