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.

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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Carrie Underwood; Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images

CMT Music Awards Rewind: Carrie Underwood Performs ‘All-American Girl’

Posted on June 4, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Underwood is the most-awarded artist in the history of the show.

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Thomas Rhett; Photo by John-Shearer

Thomas Rhett’s ‘Center Point Road’ Is Filled With Friends, Nostalgia

Posted on June 2, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

‘Center Point Road’ is the superstar’s fourth studio album.

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Luke Bryan; Photo by Jim Wright

Luke Bryan Announces 2019 Farm Tour

Posted on May 30, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Luke Bryan is continuing his tradition of giving back to local farmers across America. The country music superstar and American…

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Midland's Mark Wystrach Engaged to Ty Haney; Photo via Instagram

Midland’s Mark Wystrach Is Engaged

Posted on May 28, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Wystrach and Haney started dating in early 2018.

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Sugarland - Photo by Shervin Lainez

Every Sugarland Album, Ranked

Posted on May 27, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

We rank all of Sugarland’s studio albums from worst to best

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Carrie Underwood

Remember When Carrie Underwood Won ‘American Idol’?

Posted on May 25, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Long before her record-breaking success, Underwood was just a small-town girl with a big dream.

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Remember When Matthew McConaughey Starred in Trisha Yearwood’s ‘Walkaway Joe’ Video?

Posted on May 23, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

In the clip, a 23-year-old McConaughey plays a love interest to a 17-year-old “average Jane.”

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Keith Urban; Photo Courtesy Capitol Records Nashville

Keith Urban’s ‘We Were’ Is An Ode To The One Who Got Away

Posted on May 17, 2019

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Melinda Lorge

Eric Church co-wrote the song, but Urban had no idea until after he recorded it.

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