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.

MAMADEAR; Photo by Sean Fisher

Exclusive Premiere: MAMADEAR Returns To Their Roots In Acoustic Video for ‘Steal Away’

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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Lauren Alaina, Gleb Savchenko; ABC/Eric McCandless

Lauren Alaina Pays Tribute To Her Late Stepfather on ‘DWTS’

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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Levi Hummon; Photo by CeCe Dawson

Levi Hummon Carves His Own Path To Success

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

Lauren Alaina Dazzles As Disney’s Ariel On ‘DWTS’

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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Brandon Ratcliff; Photo by Matt Berinato

Country Next: Brandon Ratcliff

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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Cole Swindell, Right Where I Left It Music Video; Photo via Instagram

Cole Swindell Returns To His Roots In ‘Right Where I Left It’ Music Video

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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Sam Hunt; Photo Courtesy the Artist

Sam Hunt’s Long-Awaited New Single ‘Kinfolks’ Is Out Now

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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Eric Church; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Eric Church Donates $10,000 to Young Fan’s School Fundraiser

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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Mark Wystrach, Ty Haney; Photo via Instagram

Midland’s Mark Wystrach Weds Ty Haney In Intimate Texas Ceremony

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

Lauren Alaina Stuns with Foxtrot to Dolly Parton’s ‘Jolene’ on ‘DWTS’

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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