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.
Parker McCollum And His Wife, Hallie Ray Light, Step Out In Style At The CMT Music Awards Red Carpet
Posted on April 7, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The parents-to-be are in for an exciting date night.
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BRELAND ‘Devastated’ After Being Forced To Cancel Friday Night Concert Due To Trailer Accident
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so sorry, but we will no longer be able to perform for you tonight,” he shared in a message to fans on social media.
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Sam Hunt Talks ‘Locked Up’ EP, Reveals The Valuable Advice He Received From Alabama’s Randy Owen
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This four-song project includes Hunt’s first-ever outside cut.
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Bryce Leatherwood Releases Heartfelt Ballad, ‘The One My Daddy Found,’ Inspired by His Parents’ Love Story
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Thanks, Mom and Dad,” said Leatherwood.
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Luke Bryan Explains His Instant Connection To New Single, ‘Love You, Miss You, Mean It’
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bryan’s new single tells a story that many can relate to, including the country star himself.
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Jelly Roll And Wife Bunnie XO Involved In ‘Scary’ Emergency Plane Landing
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The couple was enroute to the CMT Music Awards when the incident occurred.
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Chayce Beckham Discusses The Making Of His Long-Awaited Debut Album, ‘Bad For Me’
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s a very real record that I put my everything into,” Beckham shares.
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John Morgan Takes ‘Friends Like That’ To The ‘Next Level’ With Longtime Collaborator And Mentor, Jason Aldean
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“He hit me up, he’s like, ‘dude, let’s take this to the next level.’ He didn’t have to twist my arm too hard,” Morgan recalled of Aldean’s call to transform the song into a duet.
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Carrie Underwood Shares Her Thoughts On The Current State of Country Music
Posted on April 4, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“There really is something for everybody now,” the superstar acknowledges.
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Kelsea Ballerini Wants Dasha To Teach Her The Viral ‘Austin’ Dance
Posted on April 4, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Ballerini is hoping to rake in some “TikTok cred” by learning this viral dance trend.
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