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.
Posted on December 23, 2022
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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 The Dryes.
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Posted on December 7, 2022
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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 Lauren Weintraub.
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Posted on November 15, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
Greylan James has been a celebrated songwriter, having penned major cuts for artists like Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell, and Kenny…
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Posted on October 25, 2022
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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 Shane Profitt.
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Posted on October 11, 2022
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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 Noah Hicks.
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Posted on September 30, 2022
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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 Jennifer Hart.
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Posted on September 10, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
Scotty McCreery is gearing up for fatherhood! The country music artist and his wife, Gabi McCreery, are preparing to welcome…
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Posted on August 25, 2022
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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 Julia Cole.
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Posted on August 22, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
Scotty McCreery is celebrating the success of his latest single, “Damn Strait,” which spent three weeks atop the Billboard Country…
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Posted on August 11, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
Country-pop singer/songwriter Casi Joy won’t release her new song “Business of Breaking Up” until Friday (Aug. 12). But she has…
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