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 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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Posted on October 7, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Actress and rising country artist Hayley Orrantia is back with a feel-good new single, “Nights and Weekends.” Penned by Orrantia…
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Posted on October 4, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Over the past few days, Dan + Shay have been teasing fans on social media about a collaboration with pop…
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Posted on October 2, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Country-rap pioneer Colt Ford released his seventh studio album, We The People Volume 1 on Sept. 20 via his own…
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Posted on October 2, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Country music superstar Toby Keith has long been a supporter of veterans and service members. He showed his appreciation for…
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Posted on October 1, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Country star Lauren Alaina has been bringing the heat on each episode of Season 28’s Dancing with the Stars. And,…
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Posted on September 30, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
For months, fans have been asking for a tour of Jason Aldean’s tour bus. Now, their wishes have finally come…
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Posted on September 26, 2019
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Melinda Lorge
Country newcomer Tyra Madison will release her brand new single, “Saturdays Are For The Girls” on Friday, (Sept. 27), but…
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Posted on September 24, 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 John King.
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