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.
78-Year-Old Brenda Lee Makes History As The Oldest Woman To Top The Billboard Hot 100
Posted on December 4, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Lee’s “Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree” skyrocketed to the top of the all-genre chart this week.
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Jelly Roll Ties Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen For Most No. 1’s On U.S. Country Radio By A Male Artist In 2023
Posted on December 4, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
These artists dominated the charts in 2023.
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CMA Country Christmas 2023: How To Watch And Who’s Performing
Posted on December 4, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
This can’t-miss holiday special will feature performances from a slew of country artists, including Jordan Davis and Lady A.
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Lainey Wilson Is The Female Country Artist With The Most No. 1 Hits This Decade
Posted on December 4, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The accolades keep rolling in for Wilson.
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The Best Country Concerts We Saw In 2023
Posted on December 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
These were the best shows we saw throughout the year.
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Jelly Roll And Lainey Wilson Soar To No.1 With ‘Save Me’
Posted on December 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The powerful collaboration clinched the top spot on the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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RaeLynn And Daughter, Daisy, Sport Matching Red Flannel Dresses In Adorable New Family Photoshoot
Posted on December 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
RaeLynn’s holiday photoshoot captures a realistic glimpse into parenting a toddler.
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Jason Aldean Pens Sweet Birthday Note To His Son Memphis
Posted on December 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Happy birthday to the coolest lil guy I know,” the country star shared.
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Koe Wetzel Puts His Own Genre-Bending Spin On A Trio Of Christmas Classics With ‘Koe Wetzel Presents… Wetzel’s Wonderland’
Posted on December 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new project was paired with a hilarious video that was written and co-directed by Wetzel.
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Laci Kaye Booth Drops Fearless New Single ‘Cigarettes,’ Marking a Transformative New Chapter In Her Career
Posted on December 1, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
““This song tells the story of where I’ve been, who I was, and how I’ve become who I’ve become,” she explains.
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