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.

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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Hayley Orrantia; Photo by Matthew Berinato

Hayley Orrantia Looks Forward To ‘Nights and Weekends’ in New Single

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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Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber; Photo by Catherine Powell

Hear Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber’s ‘10,000 Hours’

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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Colt Ford; Photo by Jeff Fasano

Colt Ford Talks New Album and All-Star Collaborations

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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Toby Keith; Photo Courtesy The Independence Fund

Toby Keith Presents Wounded Veteran With Special Wheelchair

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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Lauren Alaina and Gleb Savchenko; ABC/Eric McCandless

Lauren Alaina Channels Julia Roberts With Passionate DWTS Performance

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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Jason Aldean, Brittany Aldean - Bus Tour; Photo via YouTube

Jason Aldean and Wife Brittany Take Fans Inside Their Luxury Tour Bus

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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Tyra Madison; Photo by Alex Berger Photography

Exclusive Premiere: Tyra Madison’s ‘Saturdays Are For The Girls’

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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John King; Photo by Jeff Johnson

Country Next: John King

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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