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.
How Moving Out Of Nashville Revived Michael Ray’s Artistic Passion
Posted on August 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Ray now resides in rural Georgia.
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Lainey Wilson Models Fall Fashion For Wrangler: See The Standout Styles
Posted on August 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new collection features a variety of jeans, tops and jackets.
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Zach Bryan To Release Self-Titled New Album: See The Track List
Posted on August 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The project includes a few collaborations, including one with Kacey Musgraves.
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Celebrate With Dolly Parton: Country Music Icon Introduces Playful Line Of Party Supplies
Posted on August 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
See inside the new collection.
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A ‘Superstar In The Making’: 12-Year-Old Rocks Out On Stage With Jelly Roll And Brantley Gilbert
Posted on August 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The young artist joined each of the artists on stage during their recent stops in Milwaukee.
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‘American Idol’ Finalist Colin Stough Reveals Upcoming Track, ‘Promiseland,’ and Gears Up for Exciting Fall Tour
Posted on August 22, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
American Idol alum, Colin Stough readies the arrival of a brand-new song titled, “Promiseland.” Taking to Instagram on Tuesday (Aug. 22),…
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Full-Circle Collaboration: Iam Tongi Joins James Blunt for New Version Of Duet After ‘American Idol’ Win
Posted on August 22, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The singer shared that this song “means so much to me.”
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Kenny Chesney Reflects On The ‘Magical Day’ That Sparked The Concept For His Blue Chair Bay Rum
Posted on August 22, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“As the sun set, I literally thought, ‘I wish I could bottle this up,’ Chesney recalls.
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New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now From Chris Lane, Catie Offerman, Tyler Booth & More
Posted on August 21, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
It’s time to update your country music playlist!
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Luke Combs Achieves Chart History With ‘Fast Car’ And ‘Love You Anyway’
Posted on August 21, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Each of these tunes appear on the country star’s latest album.
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