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.
Brantley Gilbert Previews Forthcoming ‘Tattoos’ Album With Country-Rap Track, ‘Me And My House’ Ft. Struggle Jennings And Demun Jones
Posted on July 17, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Gilbert unveiled details about the album in honor of National Tattoo Day.
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Morgan Wallen Adds Historic Second Show At Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium
Posted on July 17, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country star’s homecoming shows are expected to draw over 150,000 fans across both nights.
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Garth Brooks Announces End of ‘Inside Studio G’ After Eight Years
Posted on July 17, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Brooks did not give a reason for the cancellation.
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Cody Johnson Delivers Powerful National Anthem Performance At 2024 MLB All-Star Game
Posted on July 16, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The crowd was clearly impressed with Johnson’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
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WATCH: Ella Langley And Riley Green Sing ‘You Look Like You Love Me’ At UK’s Biggest Country Concert
Posted on July 16, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The event sold 50,000 tickets and was headlined by Morgan Wallen.
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WATCH: Luke Bryan Makes Special Connection With Young Fan Battling Cancer at Cincinnati Show
Posted on July 16, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Grab the tissues because this story is guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes.
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Parker McCollum Reflects On His First Sober Songwriting Experience and Reveals Why He Won’t Write ‘Dad Songs’
Posted on July 16, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The Texas native discusses his first experience writing music sober.
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Megan Moroney Shares How ‘Man On The Moon’ Nearly Missed The Cut For Her New Album, ‘Am I Okay?’
Posted on July 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Moroney initially struggled with the song’s direction, leading to last-minute revisions.
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Warren Zeiders Drops New Song, ‘Addictions,’ Announces Sophomore Album, ‘Relapse’
Posted on July 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Zeiders’ new music era is upon us.
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WATCH: Lee Brice, Nate Smith, and Hailey Whitters Party It Up In New ‘Drinkin’ Buddies’ Music Video
Posted on July 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
These artists sure know how to have a good time!
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