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.

Chris Lane, Lauren Bushnell; Photo via Instagram

Chris Lane Reveals Brad Paisley Advised Him Against Proposing With A Song

Posted on July 27, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country music singer Chris Lane, 34, and his new fiancée, Bachelor alum Lauren Bushnell, 29, stopped by The Bobby Bones…

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Jennifer Nettles; Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT

Watch Jennifer Nettles In the Trailer For The New Harriet Tubman Biopic

Posted on July 24, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Jennifer Nettles may be best known as one half of the country music duo Sugarland, but her talents extend far…

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FIlmore; Photo courtesy the artist

Country Next: Filmore

Posted on July 23, 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 Filmore.

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Mark Wystrach and Ty Haney; Photo via Instagram

Midland’s Mark Wystrach and Fiancée Ty Haney are Expecting Their First Child

Posted on July 19, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Midland’s Mark Wystrach is going to have to get used to seeing the color pink now that he and his…

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LJ; Photo by Bo Ibbottson

Exclusive Premiere: LJ Debuts Music Video For ‘Scarecrow’

Posted on July 18, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

LJ, a rising singer-songwriter and RED Creative Group signee, just released the music video for her song, “Scarecrow,” and she’s…

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Vince Gill, Luke Combs, Joe Diffie; Photo by Chris Hollo

Luke Combs Becomes The Grand Ole Opry’s Newest Member

Posted on July 17, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

“I will never forget tonight!”

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Home Free; Photo by Olena Noelle

Home Free Covers John Denver Classic In New Music Video

Posted on July 16, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

All-vocal group Home Free embraces their country roots in the brand new music video for their cover of the John…

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Kelleigh Bannen; Photo by John Shearer

Kelleigh Bannen Talks New ‘Deluxe’ Single, Music Video and Being a Woman in Country Music

Posted on July 12, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Kelleigh Bannen, singer, songwriter and host of This Nashville Life podcast, has been on the country scene for well over…

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Jenna Paulette

Exclusive Premiere: Jenna Paulette Covers Cody Johnson’s ‘On My Way To You’

Posted on July 11, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Texas-born singer-songwriter and rising artist Jenna Paulette is carving her own path to success with her already independently released songs…

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Jesse Labelle; Photo by Andrew Morton

Exclusive Premiere: Jesse Labelle Strolls Nashville’s Neon-Lined Streets In ‘Hey Rachel’ Video

Posted on July 9, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Singer-songwriter Jesse Labelle is sharing the brand new music video for his introspective single, “Hey Rachel,” exclusively with Country Now…

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