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.

Gabby Barrett, Colton Dixon; Photos Provided

Gabby Barrett Joins Fellow ‘American Idol’ Alum, Colton Dixon, On New Version Of Faith-Filled Song, ‘Build A Boat’

Posted on January 27, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

After Colton Dixon saw his faith-filled song “Build A Boat” rise to the No. 1 spot on radio for 10 weeks, he…

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Chris Janson; Photo by Dustin Haney

Chris Janson Finds Inspiration In His Wife, Kelly, For New Single, ‘All I Need Is You,’ Confirms Next Album

Posted on January 27, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Janson says this track “stands out” among his other love songs.

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Randall King; Photo via YouTube

Randall King Debuts ‘You In A Honky Tonk’ Music Video Featuring TikToking Fans

Posted on January 27, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

King’s buzzed-about track went viral on TikTok.

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Hailey Whitters; Photo by Randy Holmes

Hailey Whitters Makes Late Night TV Debut With Performance Of ‘Everything She Ain’t’ On Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Posted on January 26, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Hailey Whitters made her late-night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Wednesday (Jan. 25) with a spirited performance of her hit single, “Everything…

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Brantley Gilbert; Photo by Brian Vaughan

Brantley Gilbert Shares High Expectations For Upcoming Tour With Nickelback

Posted on January 26, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I believe that this tour is the difference between a show and an experience,” Gilbert shared.

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Conner Smith; Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.

Conner Smith Shows Off Real-Life Girlfriend In Romance-Filled ‘Take It Slow’ Music Video

Posted on January 26, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“It’s been special to see what ‘Take It Slow’ has become,” Smith shares of the track.

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Blake Shelton; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

When Blake Shelton’s Time On ‘The Voice’ Officially Comes To An End, He Hopes To Take This Special Item With Him

Posted on January 26, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

As Blake Shelton heads into his last season as a coach on NBC’s The Voice, he’s preparing to leave behind plenty…

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Photo Courtesy Canaan Cox

Exclusive Premiere: Canaan Cox Debuts Captivating Music Video For New Single, ‘Hate Me More’

Posted on January 26, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Country Now has the first look at Cox’s “Hate Me More” video.

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Alana Springsteen; Photos Courtesy Alana Springsteen and Anna Clary

Alana Springsteen Experiences Full-Circle Moment In ‘you don’t deserve a country song’ Music Video

Posted on January 25, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Springsteen’s Grand Ole Opry dreams come true in her new video.

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Brooks & Dunn, Scotty McCreery; Photos by Andrew Wendowski, Megan Moroney; Photo by Catherine Powell/Getty Images for CMT

Scotty McCreery And Megan Moroney To Join Brooks & Dunn’s Extended Reboot 2023 Tour: ‘Together, Let’s Rock The House!!’

Posted on January 25, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

This summer, Brooks & Dunn will return to the road for the next leg of their Reboot 2023 Tour. Along…

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