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.
The History Of Rascal Flatts’ Iconic Hit, ‘Bless The Broken Road’
Posted on November 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Bless The Broken Road” was on hold by over 150 artists before Rascal Flatts recorded it.
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Lainey Wilson And Carrie Underwood Seek Historic Win In Male-Dominated CMA Awards Entertainer Of The Year Category
Posted on November 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
It’s been 12 years since a female artist earned the title of CMA Entertainer of the Year.
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Colin Stough Found Solace In Music During ‘Dark Times,’ He Hopes His Fans Will Find The Same On His Debut EP ‘Promiseland’
Posted on November 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I do this stuff is because music helped me out in my dark times. So I just want to return the favor,” the ‘American Idol’ alum shares.
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Luke Bryan And His Wife, Caroline Bryan, Embrace The Characters Of Little Red Riding Hood For Halloween 2023
Posted on October 31, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The Halloween shenanigans have begun at the Bryan household.
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56-Year Grand Ole Opry Member Jeannie Seely Left ‘Totally Speechless’ When Surprised With Special CMA Award
Posted on October 31, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The musical icon is the 12th recipient of the Joe Talbot Award
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WATCH: Shay Mooney and Thomas Rhett Jam Out As Bowser In Halloween ‘Peaches’ Serenade
Posted on October 31, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country stars belted out the viral song “Peaches” from The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
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Chris Lane Embarks On Exciting New Musical Era, Says New EP Is ‘More Me’ Than Anything He’s Released So Far
Posted on October 30, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country star shared that this project is just the start of all the new music on the way.
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Reba McEntire Details The Emotional Process Of Creating Her New Lifestyle Book, ‘Not That Fancy’
Posted on October 30, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
McEntire admits that writing about her late mother stirred a whirlwind of emotions.
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Megan Moroney And Old Dominion To Join Forces For TV Debut Of ‘Can’t Break Up Now’ At 2023 CMA Awards
Posted on October 30, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The artists will bring their buzzed-about collab to life during “Country Music’s Biggest Night.”
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Luke Bryan Falls Victim To Onstage Shenanigans By Ashley Cooke and Hailey Whitters
Posted on October 30, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bryan’s opening acts pulled off an epic end of tour prank.
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