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.
WATCH: Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Nails Impressions Of Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire
Posted on February 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Betty Maxwell was Miss America 2016.
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Jimmie Allen Is Moving Out Of Nashville: ‘It’s Time To Move On’
Posted on February 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country star made the announcement on Twitter.
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New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Conner Smith, Kassi Ashton, Larry Fleet, & More
Posted on February 25, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
It’s time to update your playlist.
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Tenille Townes And Bryan Adams Prepare For Heartbreak In New Duet, ‘The Thing That Wrecks You’
Posted on February 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This song is evidence to me that putting a wild thought out in the atmosphere and believing in it is a powerful thing,” Townes explained.
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Tyler Farr And Jelly Roll Team Up For New Collaboration, ‘Country As Shit’
Posted on February 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We just wanted something that was unfiltered, rough and just had all the aspects,” Farr shared.
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Brad Paisley Inks New Record Deal, Releases Unifying Single, ‘Same Here’
Posted on February 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Paisley co-wrote his latest release with Lee Thomas Miller and Taylor Goldsmith.
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Dierks Bentley Celebrates His 20-Year Career With 10th Studio Album, ‘Gravel & Gold’
Posted on February 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I wanted it to be a collection of everything I’d done,” Bentley explains of the project.
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Justin Moore Announces Next Album, Drops Autobiographical New Song, ‘Stray Dogs’
Posted on February 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The singer/songwriter holds nothing back in his personal new song.
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LISTEN: Luke Combs Steps Away From Beer-Filled Party Anthems To Highlight Addiction In ‘Joe’
Posted on February 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“If you’re reading this and this song speaks to you, I hope you love it. This one’s for you,” Combs shared.
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Dierks Bentley To Host Special Livestream In Honor New Album, ‘Gravel & Gold’
Posted on February 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
This event will feature first-time performances of songs off the new album.
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