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 January 6, 2023
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“There is no comedown anymore with her. She’s that constant high,” McCollum shared
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Posted on January 6, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Reba McEntire’s The Hammer character, Kim Wheeler, is ready to lay down the law and serve some justice, even if…
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Posted on January 6, 2023
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With the release date of Chase Rice’s next full-length album quickly approaching, he has unveiled yet another installment of the…
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Posted on January 5, 2023
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“Giddy Up!” for a year of new music from Shania Twain. The Country music icon has unveiled a brand-new single in preparation…
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Posted on January 5, 2023
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The country music trio Chapel Hart was invited to the Mississippi State Capitol on Wednesday (Jan. 4) in celebration of…
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Posted on January 5, 2023
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Thomas Rhett and his family embraced the winter weather and worked on their ski skills in a recent trip out…
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Posted on January 5, 2023
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Old Dominion is kicking off the year with a new song titled, “Memory Lane.” In addition to its release on…
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Posted on January 4, 2023
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Ashley McBryde has joined forces with her collaborators Pillbox Patti and Caylee Hammack to release a chaotic music video for their hilarious…
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Posted on January 4, 2023
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Jimmie Allen stepped into 2023 with a great achievement already under his belt. He not only earned his fourth career…
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Posted on January 4, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
This Christmas season was a special one for Scotty McCreery and his wife Gabi because it marked the first time…
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