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.

Jeannie Seely; Photos by Les Leverett, Chris Hollo - Grand Ole Opry

Jeannie Seely Stuns On Grand Ole Opry Stage With Recreation Of Iconic Look

Posted on March 18, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This retro outfit commemorated Seely’s longstanding relationship with the historic venue.

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Luke Combs; Photo Courtesy of Luke Combs

Luke Combs Offers Glimpse Into Fatherhood With New Music

Posted on March 18, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Combs has teased several new releases that fall into the “dad songs” category.

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Kip Moore; Photo by David Bradley

Kip Moore Announces Departure From Longtime Record Label, MCA Nashville, Prepares For Independent Venture

Posted on March 18, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Moore was signed with the record label for more than 10 years and released five studio albums in that time.

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Toby Keith, John Anderson; Photos Courtesy of Andrew Southam and Alysse Gafkjen

Toby Keith And John Anderson Named Among The Newest Class Of Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees

Posted on March 18, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The 2024 inductees will be honored during a formal induction ceremony this October.

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Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett; Photos Courtesy of Instagram/Andrew Wendowski

Thomas Rhett Reflects On Unexpected No. 1 With ‘Mamaw’s House’ Featuring Morgan Wallen

Posted on March 16, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“This song wasn’t even supposed to be a single, and now it’s becoming a hit,” Rhett shared.

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Luke's 32 Bridge; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Luke Bryan’s Nashville Bar, 32 Bridge, Reveals Additional Information On The Ongoing Riley Strain Investigation

Posted on March 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The establishment’s statement comes one week after the college student was reported missing.

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ERNEST, Jelly Roll, Luke Bryan; Courtesy Of YouTube

ERNEST and Jelly Roll’s ‘I Went To College / I Went To Jail’ Comes To Life In Animated Video With Luke Bryan Cameo

Posted on March 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I Went To College / I Went To Jail” is featured on ERNEST’s just-announced sophomore album.

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Chayce Beckham; Photo by Robby Klein

Chayce Beckham Channels Country Outlaw Waylon Jennings In ‘Waylon In ’75’

Posted on March 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This rowdy country anthem is included on Beckham’s just-announced debut album, ‘Bad For Me.’

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ERNEST; Photos via Instagram

ERNEST Launches Comical Mayoral Campaign To Announce His New Album, ‘NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE’

Posted on March 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

See the 26-song track list featuring collabs with Jelly Roll, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, and more.

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Savannah Chrisley, Afghan Hound; Photo by Michael Becker / FOX

Savannah Chrisley Unveiled As Afghan Hound On ‘The Masked Singer’

Posted on March 14, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I was definitely nervous ‘cause I cannot sing,” Chrisley admits to us.

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