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.
Blake Shelton Reveals He’s Been Hard At Work On A New Album: ‘I’m Really Proud of It’
Posted on March 13, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Shelton is looking forward to sharing his new body of work with fans.
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Brooks & Dunn Forced To Reschedule Lubbock Show Amid Texas Tech Campus Closure
Posted on March 13, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The show was originally set to mark the start of the duo’s Neon Moon Tour 2025.
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Jelly Roll Breaks Down His New Role As First-Ever ‘Artist In Residence’ On ‘American Idol’
Posted on March 13, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The genre-bending star talks mentoring the next generation of artists and teases this season’s standout talent.
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Megan Moroney Clears The Air On Dating Rumors And Her Current Relationship Status
Posted on March 12, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Moroney confirms that not all of the fans’ speculations were wrong.
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Cole Swindell And Wife Courtney Reveal Gender Of First Child: ‘We Can’t Wait To Meet You’
Posted on March 12, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Watch the couple unveil the news in a heartfelt video.
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Brad Paisley Talks Mentoring The Next Generation Of Country Stars On 2025 Truck Still Works Tour [Exclusive]
Posted on March 12, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Paisley plans to pass on the guidance he received from artists like Alan Jackson back in the day.
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Russell Dickerson Makes Waves With Ultimate Party Anthem, ‘Happen To Me’
Posted on March 12, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I didn’t think this was gonna happen,” Dickerson admits of the song’s success.
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Kane Brown Shares What’s In Store For His High Road Tour
Posted on March 12, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’ve built something that’s only been for me, so no artist will have it on stage,” Brown teased.
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Gavin Adcock Reveals His Rowdy Pre-Show Routine, Drops Details On New Music
Posted on March 12, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This pre-show ritual involves prayer and beer.
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Luke Bryan Opens Up About Missing Out On Morgan Wallen Hit And Feeling ‘Overlooked’
Posted on March 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country star opens up in a candid interview with Bobby Bones.
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