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.
Lainey Wilson ‘Almost Passed Out’ After Learning She’d Be Recording A Duet With Her Hero, Dolly Parton
Posted on June 6, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I felt like I just had known her my whole life,” Wilson shared of the moment she finally met Parton.
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New Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Larry Fleet, Emily Ann Roberts, LANCO & More
Posted on June 6, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
A wave of new country songs are taking over.
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Hear Luke Grimes’ New Song, ‘Playin’ On The Tracks’
Posted on June 5, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We were trying to capture the outlaw spirit of a sort of rambler. Once we got going it sort of fell out,” the singer shared.
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Tyler Rich Prepares For A Show-Stopping Performance At The Westin Nashville As Part Of 27 LIVE Music Series
Posted on June 4, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s probably been the thing I’m looking forward to the most for really the whole summer,” he told Country Now.
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Lainey Wilson Reveals She’s Been Dating Boyfriend Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges For Over Two Years: ‘He Is Good As Gold’
Posted on June 2, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country singer couldn’t help but to gush over her longtime boyfriend.
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Corey Kent’s Major Label Debut, ‘Blacktop,’ Signals A New Sense Of Appreciation For His Life And Career
Posted on June 2, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I truly believe it’s different and it’s new and it’s unlike something that you’ve heard before,” the rising star said of the new music.
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Lauren Alaina Taps Lainey Wilson For Cheeky New Duet, ‘Thicc As Thieves’
Posted on June 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Luke Bryan is a co-writer on the highly anticipated track.
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Lily Rose Makes Morning Television Debut On ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’
Posted on June 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Rose performed “Sad in the Summer” on GMA.
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What’s Next For ‘American Idol’ Champion, Iam Tongi?
Posted on June 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Tongi has big plans after his time on ‘Idol.’
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Lauren Alaina Gets A Fresh Start As She Returns To Her Roots In Forthcoming EP, ‘Unlocked’
Posted on June 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is just the beginning,” the singer shared.
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