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.
Maren Morris Skips CMA Awards Red Carpet, Stages Her Own Photoshoot Set To Taylor Swift’s ‘Karma’
Posted on November 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Instead of hitting the red carpet outside of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for the 2022 CMA Awards, country star Maren Morris…
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Reba McEntire Revives Her 1995 Look For 2022 CMA Awards
Posted on November 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
When Reba McEntire stepped onto the stage of the CMA Awards on Wednesday evening (Nov. 9), she was dressed to…
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BREAKING: Jimmie Allen Will No Longer Perform At The 2022 CMA Awards
Posted on November 9, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Just hours before the 56th Annual CMA Awards are set to begin, country star Jimmie Allen took to social media to…
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Garth Brooks, Kelsea Ballerini, Jordan Davis, And More Recognized At The 60th Annual ASCAP Awards
Posted on November 9, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country artists are often the ones celebrated for their chart-topping hits, but on Monday (Oct. 7), the songwriters behind some…
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Luke Bryan On Balancing Work And Family: ‘I’ll Probably Slow It Down’
Posted on November 8, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Luke Bryan recently revealed that he may be spreading himself too thin between his professional career which keeps him busy…
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Zach Bryan Reveals ‘Every Single Cent’ Made At His Veterans Day Show Will Be Donated To PTSD Victims And Their Families
Posted on November 8, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Ahead of Zach Bryan’s Veterans Day concert at Gallagher Square at Petco Park in San Diego, California on Friday (Nov….
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Clint Black Celebrates Major Career Milestones
Posted on November 6, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country music icon Clint Black is wrapping up the year on a high note. On Wednesday (Nov. 2), Black attended…
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New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Catie Offerman, Southerland, RaeLynn & More
Posted on November 4, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
There are times in life where we may say something we wish we’d never said or we meet someone we…
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Will Megan Moroney Ever Reveal The Truth Behind Her Fan-Favorite Track, ‘Tennessee Orange?’
Posted on November 4, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
While viral sensation Megan Moroney may be seeing her career skyrocket before her very eyes, she’s confident that she will…
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Carrie Underwood Fans Threaten To ‘Riot’ If She Doesn’t Win CMA Entertainer of the Year
Posted on November 4, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Carrie Underwood has secured three nominations for the 56th Annual CMA Awards, including the highest honor of the night, Entertainer of…
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