Madeleine O'Connell

Madeleine O’Connell

Madeleine O’Connell graduated from North Central College with a bachelors degree in Journalism and Broadcast Communications before deciding to pursue her studies further at DePaul University. There, she earned her masters degree in Digital Communication & Media Arts. O’Connell served as a freelance writer for over two years while also interning with the Academy of Country Music, SiriusXM and Circle Media and assisting with Amazon Music’s Country Heat Weekly podcast. In addition to Country Now, she has been published in American Songwriter, Music Mayhem, and Holler.Country. Madeleine O’Connell is a member of the Country Music Association and the Academy of Country Music.

Keith Urban; Photo by Andrew Wendowski, Kelly Clarkson; Photo by Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal

Keith Urban Reacts To Kelly Clarkson Covering His Fan-Favorite No. 1, ‘Somebody Like You’

Posted on April 4, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I love you singing anything,” Urban shared.

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Bailey Zimmerman; Photo Provided

Bailey Zimmerman Reflects On His Rapid Rise To Fame: ‘This Is Not Supposed To Be Real’

Posted on April 4, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Zimmerman admits to feeling like he’s “awake in a dream” as his career continues to flourish.

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Rhett Akins with Wife Sonya and Son, Brody; Photo Courtesy Instagram

WATCH: Rhett Akins’ 4-Year-Old Son, Brody, Makes His Grand Ole Opry Debut

Posted on April 3, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Does Rhett Akins have a second musically inclined son?

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Tucker Wetmore; Photo by Anna Schaeffer

Buzzed-About Newcomer Tucker Wetmore Drops New Track, ‘Wind Up Missin’ You’

Posted on April 3, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m incredibly proud of this song,” shares Wetmore.

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Eric Church; Photo by Robby Klein

Eric Church’s Outsiders Spirits Announces The Launch Of Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Series

Posted on April 3, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Church is expanding upon his whiskey business.

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Terri Clark; Photo by Phil Crozier, Ashley McBryde; Photo by Katie Kauss, Cody Johnson; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Terri Clark Joined By Ashley McBryde, Cody Johnson & More On Forthcoming Greatest Hits Collection

Posted on April 3, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The entire project will be available May 31.

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Cole Swindell, Courtney Little; Photo Courtesy Instagram

Cole Swindell’s Next Single Will Be A Love Song That He Wrote For His Wedding

Posted on April 2, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The new song inspired by his relationship with Courtney Little is expected to drop in “just a couple weeks.”

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Vince Gill; Photo by Phil Clarkin Photography for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Vince Gill Honors Blake Shelton’s Late Brother and Toby Keith With Heartfelt Tribute At All For The Hall Concert In Oklahoma

Posted on April 2, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Gill admitted he wanted to do “something sweet” to honor the memories of his brother, Shelton’s brother, and the late Toby Keith.

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Blake Shelton; Photo by Phil Clarkin Photography for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Fans Surprise Blake Shelton With Hilarious Gift Honoring His Iconic Mullet

Posted on April 2, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Fans gifted Shelton with the mullet memento during his All for the Hall Concert in Oklahoma.

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Beyoncé, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, Reyna Roberts; Photos Provided

Beyoncé’s Historic ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Features Icons and Rising Stars

Posted on April 1, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The Texas native gave several rising stars a platform on her new album and they couldn’t be more thankful.

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