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.

Morgan Wallen with his mom, Lesli, and sister, Ashlyne; Photos by Photo by Getty Images for ACM, Instagram

How Morgan Wallen Honors His Family On His New Album, ‘One Thing At A Time’

Posted on March 3, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Family is important to the Tennessee native.

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Photo Courtesy Jennifer Nettles

Jennifer Nettles Lands Role In Upcoming Horror Trilogy, ‘The Exorcist’

Posted on March 1, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Variety reported that Nettles will have a “primary role.”

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Morgan Wallen; Photo by Acacia Evans, CMA

Morgan Wallen Seeks Help In Finding Dancing Superfan 

Posted on March 1, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Wallen’s “fav fan ever” was filmed dancing to the beat of his new project.

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Danielle Bradbery; Photo by Kaiser Cunningham

Danielle Bradbery Puts Her Impressive Artistry On Display During Second Stop Of Headlining Tour

Posted on March 1, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“We’re so happy to be doing this and it’s a pinch-me moment that this is my first-ever headlining tour, Bradbery told the crowd.

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Nicole Combs, Luke Combs; Photo by Jamie Schramm\CMA

Luke Combs And His Wife Nicole Are Raising Their Son Tex Without The Aid Of A Nanny

Posted on March 1, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“We don’t have any help at home (with the baby), so it’s just me and her (Nicole) raising the little man,” he reveals.

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Photo Courtesy Kameron Marlowe

Kameron Marlowe Lets Off Some Steam With New Track, ‘Take Me Home’

Posted on February 28, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m not mad at anyone. I love my nashville fam. just had to get some things off my chest,” he shared.

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Kip Moore Announces 13-Track ‘Damn Love’ Album, Including A Duet With Ashley McBryde

Posted on February 27, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

The country star’s fifth studio album is due out April 28.

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Betty Maxwell; Photos via TikTok

WATCH: Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Nails Impressions Of Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire

Posted on February 27, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Betty Maxwell was Miss America 2016.

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Jimmie Allen; Photo Courtesy CMA

Jimmie Allen Is Moving Out Of Nashville: ‘It’s Time To Move On’

Posted on February 27, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

The country star made the announcement on Twitter.

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Conner Smith, Kassi Ashton, Larry Fleet; Photos Provided

New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Conner Smith, Kassi Ashton, Larry Fleet, & More

Posted on February 25, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

It’s time to update your playlist.

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