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.

Tucker Wetmore; Photo by Anna Schaeffer

Buzzed-About Newcomer Tucker Wetmore Drops New Track, ‘Wind Up Missin’ You’

Posted on April 3, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m incredibly proud of this song,” shares Wetmore.

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Eric Church; Photo by Robby Klein

Eric Church’s Outsiders Spirits Announces The Launch Of Whiskey JYPSI Explorer Series

Posted on April 3, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Church is expanding upon his whiskey business.

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Terri Clark; Photo by Phil Crozier, Ashley McBryde; Photo by Katie Kauss, Cody Johnson; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Terri Clark Joined By Ashley McBryde, Cody Johnson & More On Forthcoming Greatest Hits Collection

Posted on April 3, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The entire project will be available May 31.

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Cole Swindell, Courtney Little; Photo Courtesy Instagram

Cole Swindell’s Next Single Will Be A Love Song That He Wrote For His Wedding

Posted on April 2, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The new song inspired by his relationship with Courtney Little is expected to drop in “just a couple weeks.”

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Vince Gill; Photo by Phil Clarkin Photography for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Vince Gill Honors Blake Shelton’s Late Brother and Toby Keith With Heartfelt Tribute At All For The Hall Concert In Oklahoma

Posted on April 2, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Gill admitted he wanted to do “something sweet” to honor the memories of his brother, Shelton’s brother, and the late Toby Keith.

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Blake Shelton; Photo by Phil Clarkin Photography for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Fans Surprise Blake Shelton With Hilarious Gift Honoring His Iconic Mullet

Posted on April 2, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Fans gifted Shelton with the mullet memento during his All for the Hall Concert in Oklahoma.

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Beyoncé, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, Reyna Roberts; Photos Provided

Beyoncé’s Historic ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Features Icons and Rising Stars

Posted on April 1, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The Texas native gave several rising stars a platform on her new album and they couldn’t be more thankful.

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Thomas Rhett; Photos via Instagram

WATCH: Thomas Rhett Shares Hilarious Reaction To Wholesome Moment Between His Daughter And Russell Dickerson’s Son

Posted on April 1, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Rhett stopped in his tracks when he noticed his daughter and Dickerson’s son holding hands.

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Grace Tyler; Photo Provided

Grace Tyler Reveals The Real-Life Texas Love Story Behind Her New Song, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’

Posted on March 29, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Some listeners initially thought the song was about stealing a man from another woman when in fact, it’s about taking him from his home state of Texas.

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Eric Church; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Everything You Need To Know About The Inaugural Field & Stream Music Fest 

Posted on March 28, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This “party in the woods” will take place from October 4-6, 2024.

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