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.
How Fans Inspired Russell Dickerson’s Emotional Wedding Version of ‘Bones’ [Exclusive]
Posted on January 31, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The heartfelt rendition arrives just in time for Valentine’s Day.
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Country Next: Preston Cooper
Posted on January 31, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
We are proud to showcase country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. In this installment, we talk with Preston Cooper.
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Heartfelt Tributes Pour In For Ben Vaughn, Warner Chappell Music Nashville President & CEO, After His Passing
Posted on January 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The Nashville music community is devastated by Vaughn’s passing.
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WATCH: Kelsea Ballerini Honors Her Beloved Dog With Surprise Performance Of ‘Dibs’
Posted on January 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I didn’t know if he would be here when this tour started, let alone get to be backstage right now…”
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Sam Hunt Will Not Face Charges Following Reported Arrest For Speeding, Interlock Device Violation
Posted on January 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Hunt has not yet commented on the incident.
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Jordan Davis And Wife Kristen To Welcome Baby No. 4
Posted on January 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“2025 is going to be a big one. Mainly because we’re welcoming a brand-new baby!”
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Blake Shelton Reflects On George Strait’s Longtime Influence On His Career
Posted on January 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“He’s been a constant presence my entire country music fan life,” Shelton said of the country music great.
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Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum To Highlight Shaboozey, Megan Moroney, Post Malone, Cody Johnson & More
Posted on January 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The exhibit will celebrate the “continued expansion of country.”
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Kane Brown Taps Tourmates Ashley Cooke, Mitchell Tenpenny, Scotty McCreery & DASHA For ‘Says I Can (The High Road Tour Version)’
Posted on January 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This new song perfectly lays the foundation for Kane Brown’s 2025 tour.
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Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman Reveals A Major Secret About Her Marriage: ‘Nobody Knew’
Posted on January 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Schlapman has been keeping a big secret for more than 18 years.
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