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.

Morgan Evans; Photo by Chady Awad

Morgan Evans Chronicles ‘Life Upside Down’ On Forthcoming EP

Posted on April 5, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

He recently shared a music video for the song “On My Own Again” from the project.

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Laine Hardy; Photo via YouTube, American Idol

Will American Idol’s Laine Hardy Avoid Jail Time? The Latest On His Legal Troubles

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Hardy has entered a pre-trail program in Louisiana.

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Ashley McBryde and Wynonna Judd perform onstage during the 2023 CMT Music Awards; Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for CMT

Wynonna Judd Is ‘Confident’ Ashley McBryde Will ‘Carry The Torch’

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Judd shared kind words about McBryde after their CMT Awards duet.

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Daira Eamon and Lily Rose attend the 2023 CMT Music Awards; Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for CMT

Lily Rose And Wife, Daira, Are ‘Loving’ The Newlywed Life

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“…it’s just been so fun and full of joy,” Rose shared of married life.

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Georgette Jones, Daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette; Photos Courtesy Georgette Jones

Georgette Jones, Daughter Of Tammy Wynette And George Jones, To Honor Her Mother’s Legacy At The Grand Ole Opry

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“The Opry and the Ryman were very important to mom,” Georgette explains.

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Bob McDill, Patty Loveless, Tanya Tucker; Photos Provided

Bob McDill, Patty Loveless and Tanya Tucker Revealed As 2023 Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

They will soon join the coveted list of legendary members of the industry.

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Darius Rucker; Photo by Jim Wright

Darius Rucker Adds A Bit Of Romance To Country Radio With ‘Fires Don’t Start Themselves’

Posted on April 4, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

The country star has unleashed new music in preparation for a slew of upcoming headlining dates.

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Kimberly Perry; Photo by Claire Schaper

The Band Perry’s Kimberly Perry Makes Major Career Announcement

Posted on April 3, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I feel so seen – finally,” she says.

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Melissa Peterman, Steve Howey, Reba, JoAnna Garcia Swisher; Photo via Instagram

‘Reba’ Cast Reunites At Reba McEntire’s Hollywood Bowl Concert

Posted on April 3, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Fans were thrilled to see this on-screen family back together.

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Cody Johnson performs onstage during the 2023 CMT Music Awards at Moody Center on April 02, 2023 in Austin, Texas; Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for CMT

WATCH: Cody Johnson Keeps Real Country Music Alive At 2023 CMT Music Awards

Posted on April 2, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

The Texas native took home a belt buckle and performed his latest hit.

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