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.

Shania Twain; Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for CMT, Mark Von Holden/E! Entertainment/NBC, Francis Specker/CBS

Here’s Why Shania Twain Is Experimenting With Different Hair Colors

Posted on April 5, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I might change my hair color every week,” she says.

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Chase Rice; Photo Kaiser Cunningham, Eric Church; Photo by Anthony DAngio

Chase Rice Gives A Nod To Eric Church In New, Unreleased Song, ‘Church’

Posted on April 5, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“If you’ve ever seen Eric Church live, you’re like, ‘damn, that’s my guy.’”

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Jordan Walker, Matt Rogers, Trannie Anderson, Chase Rice; Photo Courtesy NSAI

Jordan Walker, Matt Rogers, Trannie Anderson, And Chase Rice Host Packed Round As Part Of Nashville’s Tin Pan South 2023

Posted on April 5, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

They performed hits recorded by Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson & more.

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Rachel Fontenot, Katie Dean; Photo by Robby Klein

Music Industry Veterans Launch Nashville-Based Independent Record Label, Leo33

Posted on April 5, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Rachel Fontenot and Katie Dean will co-head the label.

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Morgan Evans; Photo by Chady Awad

Morgan Evans Chronicles ‘Life Upside Down’ On Forthcoming EP

Posted on April 5, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

He recently shared a music video for the song “On My Own Again” from the project.

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Laine Hardy; Photo via YouTube, American Idol

Will American Idol’s Laine Hardy Avoid Jail Time? The Latest On His Legal Troubles

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Hardy has entered a pre-trail program in Louisiana.

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Ashley McBryde and Wynonna Judd perform onstage during the 2023 CMT Music Awards; Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for CMT

Wynonna Judd Is ‘Confident’ Ashley McBryde Will ‘Carry The Torch’

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Judd shared kind words about McBryde after their CMT Awards duet.

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Daira Eamon and Lily Rose attend the 2023 CMT Music Awards; Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMT

Lily Rose And Wife, Daira, Are ‘Loving’ The Newlywed Life

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“…it’s just been so fun and full of joy,” Rose shared of married life.

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Georgette Jones, Daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette; Photos Courtesy Georgette Jones

Georgette Jones, Daughter Of Tammy Wynette And George Jones, To Honor Her Mother’s Legacy At The Grand Ole Opry

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“The Opry and the Ryman were very important to mom,” Georgette explains.

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Bob McDill, Patty Loveless, Tanya Tucker; Photos Provided

Bob McDill, Patty Loveless and Tanya Tucker Revealed As 2023 Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

They will soon join the coveted list of legendary members of the industry.

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