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.
HARDY Delivers Unfiltered Truth In New Spoken Word Track, ‘QUIT!!,’ Announces 2024 Tour
Posted on January 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
HARDY was inspired to write the song after someone wrote the word “quit” on a napkin and put it in his tip jar early in his career.
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Jelly Roll Urges Action In Senate Testimony, Shares Personal Insights on Fentanyl Epidemic
Posted on January 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
““It is time for us to be proactive and not reactive,” he stated.
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Mitchell Tenpenny Performs His Gold-Certified Hit, ‘We Got History,’ On ‘The Tonight Show’
Posted on January 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song appears on his 2022 “This is the Heavy” album.
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Meet Jelly Roll The ‘Gentle Giant’ Cat Up For Adoption In Middle Tennessee
Posted on January 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The adorable feline is named after the GRAMMY-nominated country star.
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Megan Moroney Announces Release Date For Highly Anticipated New Song, ‘No Caller ID’
Posted on January 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The rising star’s newest song has already earned rave reviews on social media.
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Nate Smith Sets The ‘TODAY’ Show Stage Ablaze With His Multi-Week No. 1 Hit, ‘World On Fire’
Posted on January 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Today was such an incredible moment for me in my career thus far,” Smith shared.
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Exclusive Premiere: Peytan Porter’s ‘Lemonade’ Paints A Colorful Tale of Small-Town Life
Posted on January 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Porter shares the story behind the song and reveals what lies ahead for her next musical era.
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Everything We Know About Gabby Barrett’s ‘Chapter & Verse’ Album
Posted on January 10, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This project marks Barrett’s second full-length album.
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The Story Behind The Double Meaning Of Garth Brooks’ Timeless Ballad, ‘The Dance’
Posted on January 10, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“The Dance” is one of Brooks’ most iconic hits.
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Tigirlily Gold Reflects on the Therapeutic and Empowering Message of ‘I Tried A Ring On’
Posted on January 10, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The duo takes listeners on a journey to healing through their brand new single.
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