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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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