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.

Tucker Wetmore; Photos via Instagram

Tucker Wetmore Breaks Down After Receiving News of His Grand Ole Opry Debut

Posted on August 19, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The country singer was filled with joy as he learned the news while surrounded by family.

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Photo Courtesy Ashley Cooke

Ashley Cooke Reflects On Her Journey To First No. 1 With ‘Your Place’

Posted on August 19, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Cooke opens up about how she felt when her song topped the charts and the important lesson that came along with it.

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Lainey Wilson; Photo by Eric Ryan Anderson, Luke Bryan; Photo by Jim Wright, Trisha Yearwood; Photo by Russ Harrington

2024 ACM Honors: How To Watch, Who’s Performing, & More

Posted on August 19, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Here’s everything you need to know.

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Corey Kent, Lauren Alaina; Photos by Robby Klein, DaynaWhite

Corey Kent Teams Up with Lauren Alaina for New Duet, ‘Now or Never,’ Ahead of Upcoming Album

Posted on August 17, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Kent shared that it took six months to find the right female voice for the song, but after hearing Lauren Alaina sing, he knew she was the perfect fit.

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Dasha; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Dasha Reacts To ‘Insane’ People’s Choice Country Awards Nominations

Posted on August 17, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The emerging artist was kicking off her global headline tour in Stockholm, SE when she got the news.

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Photo Courtesy Of Post Malone

Post Malone Surprises Fans With Nine New Songs On Extended Collection, ‘F-1 Trillion: Long Bed’

Posted on August 16, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Fans got quite the surprise on Friday when Posty dropped nine unexpected new tracks.

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Justin Moore; Photo by Cody Villalobos

Justin Moore Announces New Album, ‘This Is My Dirt,’ Drops New Song, ‘The Worst,’ Featuring Randy Houser

Posted on August 16, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The new song further showcases the sentimental theme running through the full project.

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Lainey Wilson, Keith Urban; Photo via YouTube

Keith Urban Drops ‘Go Home W U’ Music Video Featuring Lainey Wilson

Posted on August 16, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Urban admits adding Wilson to this song took it to “a whole other level.”

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Jason Aldean; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT

Jason Aldean Honors Legendary Country Music Group, ALABAMA, With Performance Of ‘Love In The First Degree’

Posted on August 16, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Aldean considers ALABAMA to be one of his biggest musical influences.

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Tyler Hubbard; Photo by Jimmy Fontaine

Tyler Hubbard Shares the Story Behind His Single, ‘Park,’ Reveals How His Songwriting Has Changed Since Becoming A Father

Posted on August 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Hubbard admits that “Park” brings him back to his teenage years.

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