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.
TikTok User Gets Early Copy of Morgan Wallen’s Unreleased ‘I’m The Problem’ Album
Posted on May 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Somebody could be in a world of trouble,” said the social media user.
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WATCH: Ian Munsick Introduces His Pup Martha May and Talks Fatherhood, New Album ‘Eagle Feather’ & More
Posted on May 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The Wyoming native plays with his adorable Golden Retriever while opening up about expecting baby No. 2 and his brand new album.
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Could A Jason Aldean And Brittany Aldean Duet Be In The Works? ‘We’ve Talked About It…’
Posted on May 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The couple isn’t ruling out the idea of singing together.
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Blake Shelton Says He Won’t Make Albums Without Gwen Stefani Anymore
Posted on May 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“She’s my favorite person to sing with…”
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Chris Young Steps In After Nashville Singer’s Guitar Is Destroyed By Airline
Posted on May 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“That just goes to show who Chris is and how he understands just the whole community…”
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Cole Swindell Reveals New Single, ‘We Can Always Move On,’ and Shares the Story Behind His Album Title Track, ‘Spanish Moss’
Posted on May 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song is set to impact country radio on June 2, while the album will release on June 27.
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Kelsea Ballerini Performs Stripped-Down Rendition Of ‘Baggage’ Alongside Powerhouse Co-Writers On ‘The Voice’
Posted on May 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Ballerini was joined by Alysa Vanderheym, Jessie Jo Dillon, Hillary Lindsey, and Karen Fairchild on stage.
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Lainey Wilson, Reba McEntire & Miranda Lambert Honor Iconic Women of Country Music With ‘Trailblazer’
Posted on May 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song was written by Wilson and Lambert with Brandy Clark.
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After An Unforgettable Year, Kelsea Ballerini Is Taking a Breather and Planning Her Next Move
Posted on May 13, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m going to be quiet for a little bit and figure out what’s next…”
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Gretchen Wilson Opens Up About Life At 50 And Her Toughest Challenge Yet—’The Masked Singer’ [Exclusive]
Posted on May 13, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’ll be 52 in June and I have been my very best since I have become 50.”
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