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.
‘The Voice’ Finalist Jacquie Roar Performs With Jelly Roll After Chance Encounter at Oregon State Penitentiary
Posted on September 5, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Roar became a bit emotional over this “full-circle” moment and admitted getting the chance to share the stage with him was “such an honor.”
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Chris Stapleton Enlists ‘The Wire’ Actor Andre Royo for Cinematic ‘Think I’m In Love With You’ Video
Posted on September 5, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Stapleton even makes a cameo in the music video as a cemetery worker.
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LISTEN: Noah Hicks And Shaylen Debate Giving Love A Second Chance In New Duet, ‘Second Time Around’
Posted on September 5, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It shows a bit of a different side of me,” Hicks admits of the song.
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Ashley McBryde Invites Fans To Relive Her ‘Bar Days’ During Intimate Show At Chief’s [Exclusive]
Posted on September 4, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We won’t have a tip jar…maybe we could put requests in the tip jar,” she teased.
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First-Ever Giddy Up Music Festival Canceled: Megan Moroney, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and More Won’t Take the Stage
Posted on September 3, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This event will not move forward as planned.
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What We Know About Nate Smith’s Sophomore Album, ‘California Gold’
Posted on August 30, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The album features 16 tracks, including two collaborations.
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New Video Documents Toby Keith’s Emotional Final Studio Recording Session
Posted on August 29, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This session was recorded for HIXTAPE: Vol. 3: DIFFTAPE and also features Luke Combs.
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Tracy Lawrence Opens Up About The Resurgence Of ’90s Country And Reacts To Zach Top Comparisons [Exclusive]
Posted on August 29, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I think it’s just a great time for country music,” Lawrence shared.
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Tyler Hubbard and Wife, Hayley, Pull Kids from Traditional Schooling to Start a Homeschooling Journey
Posted on August 29, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We won’t have it perfect at the beginning for sure, but we’re going to try it and see how it goes,” Hubbard admits.
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Exclusive Premiere: BoomTown Saints and Sam Grow Explore the Hard Lessons of Young Love in New Single, ‘Heart Breaks You’
Posted on August 29, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song officially releases tomorrow, but we have a first-listen.
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