Madeleine O'Connell

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.

Jelly Roll; Photo Provided

Jelly Roll Fulfills Promise To Open Music Studio At Nashville’s Juvenile Detention Center: ‘This Is Only The Beginning’

Posted on April 19, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Jelly Roll has big plans to continue to help at-risk youth.

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Snoop Dogg, HARDY, Dr. Dre; Photo by Tom Morris

HARDY Drops Reimagined Version Of Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre’s 1994 Classic, ‘Gin & Juice’

Posted on April 19, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

HARDY got the blessing of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg to record his very on version of the iconic song.

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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Chris Janson; Photo Courtesy of Nashville Harbor Records, Ent.

Chris Janson And Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Unlikely Friendship Highlighted In ‘Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get’ Music Video

Posted on April 19, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

During our exclusive chat, Johnson and Janson recalled how they met, detailed the fun they had making the music video, and shared their hopes for performing on the Grand Ole Opry stage together.

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Melissa Peterman as Barbara Jean Hart, Reba McEntire as Reba Hart Photo Credit: © The WB/Greg Schwartz

Reba’s Self-Titled 2000’s Sitcom Is Coming To Netflix

Posted on April 18, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Reba McEntire announces that her 2000’s sitcom is coming to Netflix! The country music icon shared the news via a…

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John Stamos, Chris Stapleton; Photo via YouTube

WATCH: Chris Stapleton Steals The Show With Hilarious Serenade To John Stamos

Posted on April 18, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This surprise encounter is nothing short of amazing!

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Luke Bryan; Photo by Disney/Eric McCandless

Luke Bryan Is ‘Proud’ Of The Balance He Has Found In His Life As A Celebrity And A Father

Posted on April 18, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The Georgia native strives to maintain a life as a “real human.”

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Brothers Osborne; Photo by Natalie Osborne

Brothers Osborne Discuss The Making Of The ‘Break Mine’ EP, Highlighting New Music And Revisiting Previous Releases

Posted on April 18, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

John and TJ break down their newest collection of songs, including the radio single, “Break Mine.”

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Kickoff Jam

Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks & ALABAMA To Headline Kickoff Jam

Posted on April 17, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

A total of 18 artists will take the stage at Frank Brown Park on Labor Day weekend.

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Concert Crowd; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

REPORT: Justice Department To Sue Live Nation, Ticketmaster Over Monopolistic Control Of The Ticketing Industry

Posted on April 16, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This antitrust lawsuit comes after an investigation was opened in 2022.

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RaeLynn; Photo via Instagram

RaeLynn Reveals The Reality Of Artist-Record Label Relationships In Candid Interview

Posted on April 16, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The singer/songwriter sat down with Troy Cartwright on the Ten Year Town Podcast for an open conversation.

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