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.

Home Free; Photo by Olena Noelle

Home Free Honors Country Music Greats In New ‘Dreamer’ Video

Posted on July 1, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country music’s all-vocal group Home Free pays tribute to some of their greatest influences from past to present in the…

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Cole Swindell Drinkin' Hours

Cole Swindell Brings the Party With New ‘Drinkin’ Hours’ Music Video

Posted on June 25, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country hitmaker Cole Swindell just dropped the music video for his brand new party anthem, “Drinkin’ Hours.” The song is…

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Charlie Daniels; Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Kicker Country Stampede

Charlie Daniels Shares Honest Opinion On Modern Country Music

Posted on June 25, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

The Charlie Daniels Band celebrated the 40th anniversary of their hit song “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” on Friday…

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Granger Smith; Photo via @ginger_olivas

Granger Smith Honors Late Son River On Stage With New Ink

Posted on June 24, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country music singer-songwriter Granger Smith returned to the stage for the first time following the accidental death of his youngest…

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Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton; Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images

Blake Shelton Talks ‘The Voice,’ Tabloid Rumors And Gwen Stefani

Posted on June 24, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

NBC’s The Voice is returning for its 17th season without one familiar face: Adam Levine. The longtime coach announced his…

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Aaron Watson; Photo by Joseph Llanes

Aaron Watson Marks 20-Year Career Milestone With ‘Red Bandana’ Release

Posted on June 21, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Aaron Watson is celebrating two decades worth of material with the release of his brand new studio album, Red Bandana….

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Sam Hunt; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for SiriusXM

Sam Hunt Says His New Music Is Leaning ‘More Traditional’

Posted on June 20, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Sam Hunt burst onto the country music scene in 2014 with his progressive R&B-influenced sound. After the massive success of…

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Temecula Road; Photo by Tyler Conrad

Exclusive Premiere: Temecula Road Drops Moody ‘Fades’ Music Video

Posted on June 20, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Rising country trio Temecula Road has returned with a brand new music video for their newest single, “Fades” exclusively premiering…

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Mason Ramsey Tries To Win Over An Older Girl In ‘Twang’ Video

Posted on June 18, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

“Yodeling kid” turned viral sensation Mason Ramsey just released a music video for his brand new single called “Twang,” and…

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Chris Young; Photo by John Shearer

Chris Young Promises Dynamic New Album: ‘Everything Is On There’

Posted on June 17, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Chris Young has been opening up about his forthcoming album, Raised On Country, for several months. With 11 No. 1…

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