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 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 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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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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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’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 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’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 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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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’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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