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.
Dustin Lynch Announces 2024 Killed The Cowboy Tour In Support Of His Forthcoming New Album
Posted on September 21, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new tour launches next spring.
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David Morris Shares A Career Update As He Prepares To Close Out The Westin Nashville’s 27 LIVE Series
Posted on September 20, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
David Morris is originally from Charleston, WV, but now that he resides in Nashville to pursue music full time, he’s…
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Chris Stapleton Joins Snoop Dogg And Cindy Blackman Santana To Revamp NFL’s Monday Night Football With ‘In The Air Tonight’
Posted on September 20, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new Monday Night Football anthem has arrived.
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LISTEN: Dustin Lynch and Jelly Roll Collaborate To Revamp A Classic In ‘Chevrolet’
Posted on September 20, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new tune features a countrified love story over the melody of Dobie Gray’s “Drift Away.”
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Country Icon Clint Black Announces Limited 2024 Tour Featuring Wife, Lisa Hartman Black, and Daughter Lily Pearl Black
Posted on September 19, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“The band and crew and I can’t wait to see you back out here with us,” Black wrote.
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Brett Eldredge’s “Glow LIVE” Tour Set To Light Up The Stage This Holiday Season
Posted on September 19, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The beloved holiday tradition continues this winter.
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Thomas Rhett Notches 21st Career No. 1 With ‘Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings)’
Posted on September 19, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m just really humbled and grateful,” Rhett says.
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Chris Stapleton Accepts ACM Triple Crown Honor: ‘It’s A Wonderful And Rare Thing To Get To Do Something That You Love So Much’
Posted on September 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Stapleton thanked everyone who has supported him through the years, including his wife, Morgane.
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Clint Black Accepts ACM Poet’s Award With Wife, Lisa Hartman Black, and Daughter Lily Pearl Black By His Side
Posted on September 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m very moved, almost to tears because I’m taking it all to heart,” Black shared from the stage.
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BRELAND And Keith Urban Team Up For ‘Throw It Back’ Performance At ACM Honors
Posted on September 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
BRELAND is the first-ever ACM Lift Every Voice Award recipient.
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