Madeleine O'Connell

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.

Rhett Akins, Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett Credits His Father, Rhett Akins, For His Love of 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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Darius Rucker; Photo by David McClister

Darius Rucker Creates a ‘Masterpiece’ with Latest Single

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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Parmalee-Blanco Brown

Parmalee Returns To No.1 with ‘Just The Way’ Featuring Blanco Brown

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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Russell Dickerson

Six Things You Didn’t Know About Russell Dickerson’s ‘Southern Symphony’ Album Experience

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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Tim McGraw and Mom

Tim McGraw Shows His Mom Some Love with Sweet Birthday Message: ‘She is a Hero’

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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Chris Young; Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images, Kenny Chesney; Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for CMT

Chris Young Recalls the Moment Kenny Chesney Called Him After Earning His Very First No.1 Single

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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