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.

Kacey Musgraves; Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Citi

Kacey Musgraves Scores Early CMA Award Win For Music Video of the Year

Posted on November 13, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

The winner for Music Video of the Year has been named in advance of The 53rd Annual CMA Awards! Kacey…

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

Lauren Alaina Saved From Elimination On ‘DWTS’

Posted on November 12, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

It was “Boy Band and Girl Group” night on the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars, which means competitors…

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Jake Owen; Photo by Matthew Paskert

Watch Jake Owen’s Grandparents’ Love Story Unfold In Extended ‘Homemade’ Video

Posted on November 11, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Jake Owen is giving fans a closer look into his grandparents’ All-American love story with the newly released extended video…

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Kalie Shorr; Photo Courtesy the Artist

Kalie Shorr Navigates Through Life and Loss On Debut Album, ‘Open Book’

Posted on November 8, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

“It’s an evolution of me as a human,” Shorr explains.

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Lauren Alaina, Gleb Savchenko; Photo by ABC/Kelsey McNeal

Lauren Alaina Safe After Back-To-Back Routines on ‘DWTS’

Posted on November 5, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Lauren Alaina danced not one, but two routines on Monday’s Dancing with the Stars, and once again proved she is…

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Adam Doleac, Colton Underwood and Cassie Randolph; Photo by Jessica Steddom

Adam Doleac Drops ‘Famous’ Music Video Featuring Stars from ‘The Bachelor’

Posted on November 1, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Rising country artist Adam Doleac just released the official music video for his catchy single, “Famous,” which he co-wrote with…

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Miranda Lambert, Brendan McLoughlin; Photo via Instagram

Miranda Lambert Reveals the Pistol Annies Secretly Set Her Up with Brendan McLoughlin

Posted on October 29, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Miranda Lambert has her Pistol Annies bandmates to thank for introducing her to her husband, Brendan McLoughlin. In a recent…

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Tim McGraw; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Tim McGraw Shows Off Chiseled Physique, Offers Advice To Stay Fit

Posted on October 29, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

It’s bound to happen. Many people will wait to make their New Years’ resolutions before heading back to the gym,…

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Lauren Alaina, Gleb Savchenko; ABC/Eric McCandless

Lauren Alaina Dances Through the Pain of Injured Ribs On ‘DWTS’

Posted on October 29, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

It was Halloween night on episode seven of Dancing With the Stars, and all of the contestants got in the…

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Miranda Lambert, Remi; Photo via Facebook

Miranda Lambert Shares Teary-Eyed Moment With 8-Year-Old Fan

Posted on October 28, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Miranda Lambert showed off her sweet and sentimental side over the weekend when she asked one of her biggest little…

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