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 October 23, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
MAMADEAR just dropped a brand new acoustic video for their catchy single, “Steal Away,” and they’re sharing the clip with…
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Posted on October 22, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Lauren Alaina closed out ABC’s Dancing with the Stars on Monday night (Oct. 20) with perhaps her most chilling performance…
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Posted on October 21, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Levi Hummon is currently making waves as one of country music’s rising new artists. But, he’s no stranger to the…
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Posted on October 15, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Lauren Alaina made quite a splash on Monday night (Oct. 14) during her fifth live performance on ABC’s Dancing with…
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Posted on October 14, 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 Brandon Ratcliff.
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Posted on October 14, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Cole Swindell returns to his Georgia roots in his new music video for “Right Where I Left It,” which is…
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Posted on October 10, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Fans who have been patiently awaiting the arrival of new music from Sam Hunt can rest easy because the country…
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Posted on October 9, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Eric Church surprised one little fan with a very generous gift during his concert on Saturday night (Sept. 28), as…
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Posted on October 9, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Midland frontman Mark Wystrach is a married man! The country singer and his fiancée Tyler “Ty” Haney, the CEO and…
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Posted on October 8, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
She emotionally dedicated her performance to her cousin, who went into a coma last week.
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