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.
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 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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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 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 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 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 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 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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Fans Rally To Help Oliver Anthony Reunite With Lost Truck
Posted on March 14, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This proves the power of the internet.
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Kacey Musgraves Reflects On The Moment She Was Told Her Career Would ‘Go Down In Flames’
Posted on March 14, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The Texas native says her label advised her not to release her debut album because it was “depressing.”
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