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.
Posted on March 18, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
There’s no doubt that country superstar Thomas Rhett blends his love for music and for his family together. From an…
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Posted on March 17, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
On March 22, Darius Rucker’s brand new single, “My Masterpiece” will hit country radio airwaves. Along with his 10th No….
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Posted on March 16, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
Stoney Creek Records’ band Parmalee is making a comeback in the country music scene after receiving their second No. 1…
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Posted on March 11, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
It has been a few months since Russell Dickerson released his second album, Southern Symphony, but the buzz hasn’t died…
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Posted on March 10, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
In celebration of his mother on her birthday, Tim McGraw writes, “She is a hero in our book,” in a…
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Posted on March 9, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
As if hitting the charts at No.1 for the first time wasn’t exciting enough, it was the person who called…
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