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.
Thomas Rhett Shares First Taste Of Seventh Studio Album With Anthemic New Love Song, ‘Beautiful As You’
Posted on May 10, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song is inspired by the country star’s real-life love story with his wife, Lauren.
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Mitchell Tenpenny Reveals Inspiration Behind ‘Not Today,’ Opens Up About Portraying A Wrongly Convicted Man In New Video [Exclusive]
Posted on May 10, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The hitmaker also dishes on touring with Jordan Davis and Luke Combs.
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Lainey Wilson To Kick Off ‘Most Cathartic And Personal’ Musical Chapter To Date With New ‘Whirlwind’ Album
Posted on May 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This album has been a long time coming,” Wilson shared.
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George Strait Debuts Brand-New Collaboration With Chris Stapleton During First Stadium Show Of 2024
Posted on May 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The unreleased song, “Honky Tonk Hall of Fame,” will be featured on Strait’s just-announced album.
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Lee Brice Salutes The Best Kind Of Friends In New Single, ‘Drinkin’ Buddies’ Feat. Nate Smith And Hailey Whitters [Exclusive]
Posted on May 8, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This lively track is serves as the first single to drop from Brice’s forthcoming album.
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Reba McEntire Debuts Latest Single, ‘I Can’t’ With Empowering Performance On ‘The Voice’
Posted on May 8, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Reba says the new song has already received “great reviews” from fans.
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ERNEST Reflects On Dual ACM Nominations, Considers Himself A Winner Regardless Of The Outcome [Exclusive]
Posted on May 8, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Whether ERNEST takes home a win or not, he says he is “just happy” to be nominated with some of his closest friends.
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Luke Combs Matches $100,000 Donation To Childhood Cancer Research After Meeting 12-Year-Old T-Cell Leukemia Survivor
Posted on May 8, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country star was clearly touched by Jocelyn’s tremendous bravery and determination to bring awareness to childhood cancer.
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Tim McGraw Drives Hours to Fulfill College Student’s Wish Amid Health Battle
Posted on May 7, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This story is a true testament to the fact that Tim McGraw truly strives to follow the message of his own hit song, and always stay “Humble and Kind.”
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Randy Travis Uses AI To Release First New Song In Over A Decade
Posted on May 7, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The track “Where That Came From” was generated with artificial intelligence.
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