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.
Anne Wilson Strikes ‘Country Gold’ With Jordan Davis In Nostalgic Duet
Posted on March 26, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wilson says she’s “so honored” to have Davis join her on the duet.
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Donny Van Slee And Josh Sanders Bring Reba McEntire To Tears With Performance Of A Luke Combs Hit On The Voice
Posted on March 26, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Reba McEntire had tears in her eyes after watching Team Reba’s Donny Van Slee and Josh Sanders perform a collaborative…
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Trisha Yearwood To Receive Inaugural June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award At CMT Music Awards
Posted on March 25, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Yearwood says she’s “humbled” to receive the award.
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Jacy And Mia Matthews Of Worth The Wait Deliver Emotional ‘American Idol’ Auditions As Solo Artists
Posted on March 25, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This audition is a big deal for both of us because we get to figure out our future paths, if it’s together or separate,” said Jacy.
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Megan Moroney Adds To Her Collection Of Heartbreak Ballads With ’28th Of June’
Posted on March 22, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I hope everyone is ready to cry,” Moroney warned fans before dropping her newest tear-jerker.
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Inside Scotty McCreery’s Connection to the North Carolina Mountains: Proposal, Wedding, and Album Cover
Posted on March 22, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country singer has celebrated several major life moments among the picturesque scenery.
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Sam Hunt And Wife, Hannah, Pay Tribute To Johnny Cash And June Carter Cash In New ‘Locked Up’ Music Video
Posted on March 22, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I don’t know if I did Johnny Cash justice,” the country star admits.
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Chris Young Raises The Bar With New Album, ‘Young Love & Saturday Nights’
Posted on March 22, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is a very special record,” Young shares.
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Lily Rose Drops Two Surprise Tracks Ahead of Highly Anticipated EP, ‘Runnin’ Outta Time’
Posted on March 22, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“In my opinion, these six songs are the most honest and accurate to who I am as an artist,” Rose declares.
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BREAKING: The Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Riley Strain Found In Nashville River
Posted on March 22, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Strain’s body was found two weeks after he went missing.
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