Madeleine O'Connell

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.

Carly Pearce; Photo Courtesy of Big Machine Records

Carly Pearce Delivers A Burning Tale Of Revenge In Sizzling ‘Truck On Fire’ Music Video

Posted on October 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“No one wants to be cheated on, but everyone wants to seek revenge,” Pearce shares.

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Dasha; Photo by Acacia Evans

Dasha Reflects On Her ‘Insane’ Year Of Success And The Stories Behind Her New Deluxe Album [Exclusive]

Posted on October 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The rising star admits it’s been the “craziest year ever.”

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Erin Kinsey; Photo by Robby Stevens

Erin Kinsey Opens Up About Finding Her Voice And Speaking Her Truth In ‘Gettin’ Away With It’ EP [Exclusive]

Posted on October 11, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

These songs are more honest than Kinsey ever thought she could get.

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Reba McEntire; Photo Courtesy of NBC

Reba McEntire Unveils Theme Song For New NBC Sitcom, ‘Happy’s Place’

Posted on October 11, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Happy’s Place is set to premiere on NBC on Friday, Oct. 18

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Luke Combs, Jon Pardi, Bailey Zimmerman

BREAKING: Country Thunder Florida Cancels 2024 Festival Due To Safety Concerns

Posted on October 11, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The three-day event was scheduled to take place from Oct. 18-20.

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Kane Brown; Photo by Dennis Leupold

Kane Brown’s ‘Backseat Driver’ Offers A Heartfelt Tribute To Fatherhood And Life’s Most Precious Moments

Posted on October 11, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This new song is set to appear on Kane Brown’s just-announced album, The High Road.

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Madeline Merlo; Photo by Robby Klein

Madeline Merlo Gets Candid About Heartache, Healing & Perspective In ‘One House Down (From The Girl Next Door)’ [Exclusive]

Posted on October 11, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This project will take listeners on a journey from start to finish.

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Meghan Patrick; Photo by Ford Fairchild

From Heartbreak To Healing: Meghan Patrick’s ‘Golden Child’ Unveils An Unfiltered Journey Through Domestic Violence, Family Struggles & More [Exclusive]

Posted on October 11, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’ve been telling people that if you want to truly know me, just listen to this record,” shared Patrick.

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Chris Lane; Photo Courtesy of Red Street Records

Chris Lane Reveals Why New Single, ‘If I Die Before You,’ Strikes Such An Emotional Chord With Him [Exclusive]

Posted on October 11, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This release marks another look into Lane’s next project.

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Post Malone, Darius Rucker; Photo by Photo By Andrew Wendowski

Post Malone Surprises Charleston Crowd With Special Guest, Darius Rucker

Posted on October 10, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The pair performed two of Rucker’s hits.

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