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.
Adam Sanders Announces New EP, ‘I Wanna Be Somebody’ – Hear the Title Track Now
Posted on March 17, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Sanders’ new EP arrives on March 25.
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Jon Pardi Prepares for Headlining Tour and New Album: ‘We’re Really Buckling Down’
Posted on March 17, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
2022 is shaping up to be a busy year for Jon Pardi.
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Michael Ray Returns To His Hometown For ‘Holy Water’ Music Video: ‘You Really Can’t Recreate This Place’
Posted on March 17, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“There’s only two paid actors,” Ray shares of the clip, which features his family and friends.
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Jimmie Allen Reveals If He and Wife Lexi Plan To Have More Kids: ‘We Feel Outnumbered’
Posted on March 16, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Jimmie Allen is a father of three but does he have plans to continue to expand his family? The country…
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Parker McCollum Reacts After a Fan Calls Him the ‘Next George Strait’
Posted on March 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country artist on the rise, Parker McCollum has fans so loyal that they’re calling him the next George Strait. Earlier…
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Blake Shelton Reveals When He’ll Stop Making Records as He Graciously Reflects On His 20+ Year Career
Posted on March 1, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This industry has given me way, way more than I ever deserved,” he shared.
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WATCH: Thomas Rhett Embraces His Adventurous Spirit In Fritos ‘Down For Everything’ TV Commercial
Posted on February 28, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
With four kids in the house, Thomas Rhett and his wife Lauren may have their hands full, but they still…
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How Fatherhood Inspired Drew Green To Write His Heartfelt New Track, ‘Good Ol’ Man’
Posted on February 25, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Being a parent and having a full-time job is a balancing act all on its own, but throw late nights…
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Sean Stemaly Draws Upon His Life Experiences and Rural Upbringing On Debut Album, ‘Product Of A Small Town’
Posted on February 18, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I want people to really get to know who I am as an artist,” Stemaly shared upon the release of his debut album.
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Breland Strives To ‘Create Music Without Borders,’ Wants Country Music To Be For Everyone
Posted on February 18, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I want to be a unifier between cultures, to be able to have music that has a diverse audience of people from all different backgrounds and different music interests,” Breland shared.
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