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.
Posted on October 31, 2023
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The musical icon is the 12th recipient of the Joe Talbot Award
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Posted on October 31, 2023
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The country stars belted out the viral song “Peaches” from The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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Posted on October 30, 2023
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The country star shared that this project is just the start of all the new music on the way.
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Posted on October 30, 2023
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McEntire admits that writing about her late mother stirred a whirlwind of emotions.
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Posted on October 30, 2023
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The artists will bring their buzzed-about collab to life during “Country Music’s Biggest Night.”
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Posted on October 30, 2023
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Bryan’s opening acts pulled off an epic end of tour prank.
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Posted on October 27, 2023
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“So excited to be on this journey with you,” Wynonna shared following the tour kick off.
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Posted on October 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The Georgia-born trio recently signed a record deal and released their first song, “No.7 Road.”
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Posted on October 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The superstars are teaming up for the live performance debut of their new duet.
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Posted on October 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“‘The Finger’ was a song I wish I’d written,” the country newcomer admitted.
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