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.

Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert; Photos Courtesy Lainey Wilson, Facebook

Lainey Wilson Details The Magical Story Behind Co-Writing ‘Good Horses,’ On Miranda Lambert’s Tennessee Farm

Posted on January 31, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Lambert forced Wilson to take a nap before the co-write.

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Mitchell Tenpenny, Blake Shelton; Photos Provided

Mitchell Tenpenny Reveals How His First No. 1 Nearly Landed On A Blake Shelton Album

Posted on January 31, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Tenpenny says he’s thankful that Shelton didn’t up cutting this track.

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Jon Pardi with Family; Photo Courtesy Instagram

Jon Pardi And Wife Summer Are Facing A Name Dilemma For Baby No.2

Posted on January 31, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Summer Pardi shares the struggles of choosing a name for their second child.

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McKenna Breinholt On American Idol; Photos via YouTube

McKenna Breinholt’s American Idol Audition Delivers Tears, Talent, and A Shocking Family Reunion

Posted on January 31, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

For her audition in Nashville, Breinholt performed “There Was Jesus,” originally recorded by Zach Williams and Dolly Parton.

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Charles Kelley; Photo Courtesy Facebook

Lady A’s Charles Kelley Recounts Terrifying Drunk Driving Episode That Sparked His Sobriety

Posted on January 30, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Due to his celebrity status, Kelley evaded legal troubles.

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Photo Courtesy Jennifer Nettles

Jennifer Nettles Lands Acting Role In New Action Horror Series, ‘The Bondsman’

Posted on January 30, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Things are happening, fam,” she wrote alongside the news.

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Reba; Photo by Justin McIntosh

Reba McEntire To Executive Produce And Star In New Comedy Sitcom Pilot On NBC

Posted on January 30, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

McEntire is heading back to the small screen.

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Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie; Photo Courtesy American Idol, ABC/Eric McCandless

Luke Bryan Shares Hometown Highlights With Fellow American Idol Judges

Posted on January 29, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The country superstar returned to his hometown of Leesburg, GA with Katy Perry and Lionel Richie in tow.

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Conner Smith Releases Long-Awaited Debut Album, ‘Smoky Mountains,’ Celebrates With Sold-Out Hometown Concert

Posted on January 29, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“This album feels like just the beginning,” the rising star admits.

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Loretta Lynn, Son Ernest Ray; Photo Courtesy of Loretta Lynn/Facebook

Family Of Loretta Lynn Offers Latest Health Update On Her Son, Ernest Ray

Posted on January 29, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Ernest recently underwent life-saving surgery after suffering kidney failure.

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