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.

Bryce Leatherwood; Photo by Eric Ryan Anderson

Bryce Leatherwood Releases Heartfelt Ballad, ‘The One My Daddy Found,’ Inspired by His Parents’ Love Story

Posted on April 5, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Thanks, Mom and Dad,” said Leatherwood.

Luke Bryan Explains His Instant Connection To New Single, ‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It’

Posted on April 5, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Bryan’s new single tells a story that many can relate to, including the country star himself.

Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll attend the 2023 CMT Music Awards; Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMT

Jelly Roll And Wife Bunnie XO Involved In ‘Scary’ Emergency Plane Landing

Posted on April 5, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The couple was enroute to the CMT Music Awards when the incident occurred.

Chayce Beckham; Photo by Matthew Simmons

Chayce Beckham Discusses The Making Of His Long-Awaited Debut Album, ‘Bad For Me’

Posted on April 5, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“It’s a very real record that I put my everything into,” Beckham shares.

Jason Aldean, John Morgan; Photo by Justin Mrusek

John Morgan Takes ‘Friends Like That’ To The ‘Next Level’ With Longtime Collaborator And Mentor, Jason Aldean

Posted on April 5, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“He hit me up, he’s like, ‘dude, let’s take this to the next level.’ He didn’t have to twist my arm too hard,” Morgan recalled of Aldean’s call to transform the song into a duet.