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.
Bailey Zimmerman Performs Shirtless After Getting Booed On Stage In Las Vegas
Posted on August 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I know y’all just wanted me to take my shirt off,” he wrote.
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Jeannie Seely Hospitalized After Visiting Her Hometown For A Special Ceremony Honoring Her Success
Posted on August 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It had not crossed my mind to visit a hospital on my trip home,” she admitted.
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Lainey Wilson Honors Miley Cyrus With ‘The Best Of Both Worlds’ Performance At Disney Legends Ceremony
Posted on August 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marked a full-circle moment for Wilson, who used to impersonate Cyrus’ fictional character, Hannah Montana.
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Parker McCollum Welcomes Baby Boy With Wife, Hallie Ray Light
Posted on August 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Meet Major Yancey Tyler McCollum.
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LISTEN: Randy Houser and Riley Green Deliver Life Lessons In ‘Rub A Little Dirt On It’
Posted on August 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I thought Riley’s voice would be perfect for ‘Rub A Little Dirt On It,’” shares Houser.
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Kelsea Ballerini Pens Mature Love Letter To Her Mom In ‘Sorry Mom’
Posted on August 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Ballerini admits this is one of her favorite songs she’s ever written.
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Justin Moore Celebrates Hometown Honor With His Wife And Children By His Side: ‘This is a Proud Moment’
Posted on August 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Moore was honored with a ten-foot road sign at he entrance to the city of Poyen, AR.
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WATCH: Morgan Wallen Taps Jelly Roll For Surprise Performance Of ‘Cowgirls’ In Las Vegas
Posted on August 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Earlier in the night, Jelly Roll brought out a surprise guest of his own – Machine Gun Kelly
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Madeline Merlo Reveals How ‘Broken Heart Thing,’ Her New Duet With Dustin Lynch, Came To Life [Exclusive]
Posted on August 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Merlo explains that the song wasn’t initially written as a duet, but after making some adjustments with her producer, Zach Crowell, Dustin Lynch was the first artist who came to mind to join her on it.
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Callista Clark and Scotty McCreery Team Up On Powerful New Heartbreak Ballad, ‘Gettin’ Old’
Posted on August 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
When thinking about which artist to bring onto this song, Clark said McCreery was her “first choice.”
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