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.
Keith Urban Shares His Honest Thoughts On The Ever-Changing Sound Of Country Music
Posted on February 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“In this current movement, I think it’s really born of getting down to the basics,” Urban explains.
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Exclusive: Dylan Marlowe & Dylan Scott Go Behind the Scenes of ‘Boys Back Home’ Music Video
Posted on February 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Marlowe and Scott are taking fans behind the scenes of their rowdy new music video.
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Lady A Joins Forces with Cornerstone Building Brands as Ambassadors for Home for Good Project
Posted on February 15, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’re delighted to be part of sharing the incredible work the Home for Good project does,” Lady A’s Hillary Scott shared.
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Beyoncé Is Officially Going To Country Radio With ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’
Posted on February 14, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
As of Tuesday afternoon, “Texas Hold ‘Em” has officially been serviced to country radio.
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Jordan Davis Reveals His Romantic Valentine’s Day Tradition With Wife, Kristen
Posted on February 14, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The couple’s annual date night dinner involves plenty of salad and breadsticks.
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Fans Are Loving Tyler Braden’s Latest Song, ‘Devil You Know’
Posted on February 13, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This buzzed-about track from Tyler Braden is resonating with fans far and wide.
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Parker McCollum and Hallie Ray Light Unveil Baby’s Gender Along with Their Top Five Name Picks
Posted on February 13, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Their baby name list includes an array of unique names.
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Toby Keith’s Legacy Lives On: ’35 Biggest Hits’ Claims No. 1 Spot on Billboard 200
Posted on February 13, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This is the late country star’s first No.1 on the chart since 2010.
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Lauren Alaina Takes Fans Inside Her Romantic Hawaiian Honeymoon
Posted on February 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“One week of being MAUI’d to you,” the newlywed shared in a message to her husband Cam Arnold.
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Alan Jackson And Wife Denise Reveal Major Family News
Posted on February 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Jackson was all smiles when making this announcement.
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