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.

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

Lauren Alaina Stuns With ‘Confident’ DWTS Performance

Posted on September 24, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country star and American Idol alum Lauren Alaina returned to the ballroom floor on Monday (Sept. 23) as part of…

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Natalie Maines; Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images

Natalie Maines Confirms New Dixie Chicks Album, Tour

Posted on September 23, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Anticipation for the Dixie Chicks’ next album has been building since earlier this summer when the award-winning trio announced that…

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Adam Doleac; Photo by Kate Dearman

Country Next: Adam Doleac

Posted on September 11, 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 Adam Doleac.

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Brett Young and Taylor Mills Young; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images

Brett Young’s Wife Reveals Details About the Couple’s ‘Secret’ Wedding In Sweet Instagram Post

Posted on September 10, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

It’s a celebratory day for country music star Brett Young and his beautiful wife Taylor Mills, who are celebrating their…

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Thompson Square; Photo by Justin Nolan Key

Thompson Square Talks ‘Masterpiece’

Posted on September 10, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Thompson Square’s Keifer and Shawna Thompson have accomplished a lot over the years. Along with scoring back-to-back Vocal Duo of…

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Dylan Brady; Photo by Dawson Waters

Dylan Brady Croons Over The One That Got Away In ‘I Hate California’

Posted on August 29, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country newcomer Dylan Brady may only be 20-years-old, but he’s already endured his fair share of heartbreak, and he sings…

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Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Brad Paisley; Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for FIJI Water

Brad Paisley and Wife Kimberly’s Free Grocery Store Receives $1.5 Million Tennessee Grant

Posted on August 28, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are set to open a free grocery store and the couple recently…

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Craig Wayne Boyd; Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images for NAMM

‘The Voice’ Winner Craig Wayne Boyd Is Expecting His Fourth Child

Posted on August 28, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Life is about to get even more precious for Craig Wayne Boyd. The Season 7 champion of The Voice recently…

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ELizabeth Donald; Photo Courtesy the Artist

Get To Know Elizabeth Donald

Posted on August 28, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Rising artist Elizabeth Donald may hail from Melbourne, Australia but she’s country through and through. Currently residing in Dubai, UAE…

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Trea Landon; Photo Courtesy Warner Music Nashville

Trea Landon Releases ‘Loved By A Country Boy’ Music Video

Posted on August 23, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Rising country artist Trea Landon recently released the official music video for his latest single “Loved By A Country Boy,”…

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