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.
WATCH: Lainey Wilson Joins The Rolling Stones To Perform ‘Dead Flowers’ In Chicago
Posted on July 1, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I got to hang out with rockstars of all rockstars last night,” Wilson excitedly shared.
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Luke Bryan Pays Homage To Fallen Michigan Sheriff With Moving Performance Of ‘Drink A Beer’
Posted on July 1, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’re gonna send this out to him and his family,” he shared from the stage.
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Old Dominion’s ‘Coming Home’ Captures the Joy of Reunion After Years on the Road
Posted on July 1, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
After years of relentless touring, the award-winning group channeled the joy of “Coming Home” into their latest release.
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Jelly Roll Promises To Pay Young Fan’s College Tuition: ‘I’m Going To Give You The Opportunity To Change Your Life’
Posted on July 1, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The 18-year-old says she was “in shock” over his generous offer.
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Sister Trio The Castellows Debut Nostalgic New Song, ‘Miss America’
Posted on June 28, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This song serves as a love letter to Rural America.
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Country Next: Carson Wallace
Posted on June 28, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
We are proud to showcase country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. In this installment, we talk with Carson Wallace.
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Bailey Zimmerman Takes A Stand Against Haters In New Summertime Anthem, ‘New To Country’
Posted on June 28, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
You can take Zimmerman out of the country, but you can never take the country out of Zimmerman.
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Ian Munsick Releases ‘Cheyenne,’ Capturing Rodeo Romance and Wyoming Roots
Posted on June 28, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
A new chapter is rolling in for Ian Munsick and to help him kickstart this next era, he has unleashed…
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Dasha, Russell Dickerson, Post Malone & More Take Part In 15th Annual ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp
Posted on June 27, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
30 campers with Williams syndrome from across the U.S. came to Nashville to participate in a variety of exciting personalized activities with some of country music’s biggest stars.
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WATCH: Luke Bryan Debuts Heartfelt ‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It’ Music Video
Posted on June 27, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The clip was shot in Los Angeles while Bryan was on the West Coast filming ‘American Idol.’
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