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.

Rascal Flatts; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

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, Carrie Underwood; Photos Courtesy CMA

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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Photo Courtesy Colin Stough

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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Jeannie Seely; Photo by Chris Hollo Grand Ole Opry_

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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Shay Mooney, Thomas Rhett; Photos via Instagram

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; Photo by Robby Klein

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; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

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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Old Dominion with Megan Moroney; Photo Provided

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, Ashley Cooke; Photos via TikTok

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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