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 November 26, 2022
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Reba McEntire and her boyfriend, Rex Linn are closer than ever, but that wasn’t the case at the beginning of…
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Posted on November 23, 2022
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Bring out those stretchy pants because Thanksgiving is almost here, and Carly Pearce already has her menu stacked in preparation…
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Posted on November 22, 2022
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When Darius Rucker was asked what he enjoys most about celebrating Thanksgiving, he shared the honest truth. His response reflects…
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Posted on November 22, 2022
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Lainey Wilson debuted her original song, “Smell Like Smoke” during a recent episode of Paramount Network’s hit TV series, Yellowstone, in…
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Posted on November 22, 2022
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Alexandra Kay is relishing in the fact that she just reached a milestone in her career. On Saturday (Nov.19), she…
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Posted on November 22, 2022
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As Tyler Hubbard wraps up 2022, he’s taking a moment to reflect on all the ups and downs the last…
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Posted on November 22, 2022
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On this day in 1999, country music icon Toby Keith released his hit single, “How Do You Like Me Now?!”…
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Posted on November 22, 2022
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Enduring a broken heart, losing loved ones, and dealing with some not-so-glamorous days on the job is all a part…
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Posted on November 21, 2022
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Morgan Wallen has joined forces with Tennessee-based non-profit Greater Good Music to provide Thanksgiving dinners to 2,000 families in need. Several Tennessee…
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Posted on November 21, 2022
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“Thanksgiving day, I’m gonna open a bottle of wine and sit around and watch football.”
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