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.

Photo Courtesy Grace Tyler

Country Next: Grace Tyler

Posted on April 18, 2023

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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 Grace Tyler.

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Cody Hibbard; Photo by Ken Gray

Exclusive Premiere: Cody Hibbard Shares Music Video For ‘Looking Back Now’

Posted on April 12, 2023

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Melinda Lorge

After releasing his single and first on Droptine Recordings, “Looking Back Now,” rising country artist Cody Hibbard is sharing the…

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Country Next: Mike Parker

Posted on April 6, 2023

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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 Mike Parker.

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Mae Estes; Photo by Marisa Taylor.

Country Next: Mae Estes

Posted on March 8, 2023

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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 Mae Estes.

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Photo Courtesy The Dryes

Exclusive Premiere: The Dryes Unveil New Single, ‘Who Needs To Hear This’

Posted on March 2, 2023

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Melinda Lorge

“Our hope for this song is that when someone hears it in their dark times, they’ll be able to put one foot in front of the other,” the duo shares.

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Country Next: Avery Anna

Posted on February 22, 2023

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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 Avery Anna.

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Neon Union; Photo Provided

Country Next: Neon Union

Posted on February 8, 2023

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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 Neon Union.

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Jordan Harvey; Photo by Catherine Powell

Country Next: Jordan Harvey

Posted on January 25, 2023

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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 Jordan Harvey.

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The Dryes; Photo by Zack Knudsen

Country Next: The Dryes

Posted on December 23, 2022

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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 The Dryes.

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Lauren Weintraub; Photo by Mick Bodie

Country Next: Lauren Weintraub

Posted on December 7, 2022

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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 Lauren Weintraub.

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