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 April 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 Walker County.
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Posted on April 14, 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 Kasey Tyndall.
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Posted on April 13, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
“I learned how to take a leap of faith and take a chance on myself instead of looking to other people to give me affirmation and belief,” she shares.
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Posted on April 11, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
Miranda Lambert may not be a cowboy, but she certainly stepped into the role for her performance at the 2022…
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Posted on April 11, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
The Judds have not appeared at the CMT Music Awards in over two decades but on Monday (April 11) night…
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Posted on April 11, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
Gabby Barrett returned to the stage on Monday (April 11) night for the 2022 CMT Music Awards. Dazzling the studio…
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Posted on April 11, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
Carrie Underwood slayed the stage with her current track “Ghost Story” during the 2022 CMT Music Awards on Monday, (April…
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Posted on April 11, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
Country hitmakers Cole Swindell and Lainey Wilson joined forces on stage for the live television debut of their incredible new…
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Posted on April 11, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
A handful of country music’s cutest couple’s graced the red (pink) carpet to celebrate the return of the CMT Music…
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Posted on April 11, 2022
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Melinda Lorge
The 2022 CMT Music Awards are taking place in downtown Nashville, and some of the hottest celebrities in country music…
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