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.

Luke Combs; Photo by David Bergman

Luke Combs’ New EP, ‘The Prequel,’ Is Filled With Hits

Posted on June 8, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country music fans can raise their glasses because Luke Combs’ brand new EP, The Prequel, is out now. The five-song…

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Midland; Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT

Midland’s Mark Wystrach Gets Down On One Knee (Again) With a Proposal To His Bandmates

Posted on June 6, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Midland’s Mark Wystrach is taking all of the necessary steps to finalize details for his upcoming wedding before it’s time…

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Dan + Shay; Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for CMT

Re-Live the 5 Best Performances from the 2019 CMT Music Awards

Posted on June 6, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

The 2019 CMT Music Awards took over Nashville on Wednesday evening. Known as “Nashville’s biggest party,” the event truly lived…

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Kane Brown; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Kane Brown Honored With Male Video of the Year Trophy at 2019 CMT Music Awards

Posted on June 5, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena was the place to be on Wednesday evening as the 2019 CMT Music Awards honored the year’s…

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Leon Bridges and Luke Combs; Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Luke Combs and Leon Bridges Take Home CMT Performance of the Year Trophy

Posted on June 5, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

The CMT Music Awards, dubbed “Nashville’s biggest party,” are known for embracing collaborations of different genres. So when this year’s…

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Zac Brown Band; Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Zac Brown Band Wins Group Video of the Year at CMT Music Awards

Posted on June 5, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Each year, country music fans look forward to the CMT Music Awards, where they get to cast their votes in…

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Ashley McBryde; Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images

Ashley McBryde Shocked By Breakthrough Video of the Year Win at 2019 CMT Music Awards

Posted on June 5, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Ashley McBryde couldn’t help but get emotional when she thanked her fans on stage at the 2019 CMT Music Awards….

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Dan + Shay; Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT

Dan + Shay Take Home Duo Video of the Year at 2019 CMT Music Awards

Posted on June 5, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

It was a big night for Dan + Shay. The country music duo made up of Dan Smyers and Shay…

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Julia Michaels and Keith Urban; Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT

Keith Urban and Julia Michaels Score CMT Music Award for Collaborative Video of the Year

Posted on June 5, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Country superstar Keith Urban and pop singer/songwriter Julia Michaels shared a triumphant win at the 2019 CMT Music Awards on…

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Carrie Underwood; Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for CMT

Carrie Underwood Nabs First Win of the Night at 2019 CMT Music Awards

Posted on June 5, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

It was a star-packed night in Nashville as the 2019 CMT Music Awards, hosted by Little Big Town, celebrated, yet…

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