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.
Posted on February 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Fans are going to have to wait a bit longer before they can hear Zach Bryan’s new album.
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Posted on February 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Parmalee’s recently announced iHeart Radio Award nomination comes on the heels of their 2023 headlining tour.
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Posted on February 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The ‘American Idol’ champ’s days of traveling back and forth from Kentucky to Nashville are finally over.
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Posted on January 31, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Papa will appear at the L27 Rooftop Lounge for three shows in February.
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Posted on January 30, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wilson is the first female country artist in over a decade to simultaneously have two songs in the Top 10.
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Posted on January 30, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so excited to be a part of 80 for Brady,” Parton shared.
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Posted on January 28, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The sold-out show was the third stop of McCreery’s latest headlining trek.
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Posted on January 28, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“For the first time in my career, I could envision the whole video as I was writing the song,” Rice explains.
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Posted on January 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
It’s time to update your playlist.
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Posted on January 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m not sure if there is such thing as a fun breakup song but that’s kind of what this is,” Swindell explains.
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