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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Posted on December 7, 2022
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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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