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.
Lauren Watkins Delves Into the Depths of Heartbreak with ‘The Heartbroken Record’ [Exclusive]
Posted on July 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Recognizing the consistent theme in her songs, Watkins chose to fully embrace the theme of heartbreak for her debut album.
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Mitchell Tenpenny Previews ‘The 3rd’ Album, Announces Headlining Woke Up In A Dream Tour
Posted on July 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Tenpenny has a new album and headlining tour on the horizon.
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Keith Urban’s Surprise Chicago Show Heightens Anticipation For Upcoming Album
Posted on July 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This was a night to remember!
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Silverthorn Pizza & Pub, Formerly Owned By Country Icon Merle Haggard, Suffers Devastating Fire
Posted on July 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
A local pizza restaurant in Redding, CA that was briefly owned by late country music legend Merle Haggard in the 1980s was reportedly…
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Megan Moroney’s ‘Am I Okay?’: 5 Songs That Solidify Her ‘Emo Cowgirl’ Status
Posted on July 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Grab the tissues and prepare to be emotionally wrecked by these songs.
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Colin Stough Talks Vulnerability And Sharing Real-Life Stories In His New EP ‘Lookin’ For Home’ [Exclusive]
Posted on July 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I really just wanted to tell a story about my life and how it’s been. I think we really nailed it,” Stough shared.
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Russell Dickerson Shares The Story Behind ‘Bones,’ Reveals His Wife’s Sweet Reaction To The Song [Exclusive]
Posted on July 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This may be Dickerson’s most special song yet.
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Lindsay Ell Reflects On Her Dream-Come-True Journey Of Touring Alongside Shania Twain
Posted on July 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“My 10-year-old self is speechless,” she admitted.
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Old Dominion’s Brad Tursi To Release First-Ever Solo Project, ‘Parallel Love’
Posted on July 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The award-winning artist, guitarist, and songwriter admits this collection is 10 years in the making.
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Conner Smith Teams Up With Tucker Wetmore On New Song ‘Steal My Thunder’ From ‘Twisters’ Movie Album
Posted on July 10, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Smith admits adding Wetmore to the song “took it to a new level.”
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