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.
Scotty McCreery Details His Highly Anticipated Fifth Studio Album, ‘Rise And Fall’
Posted on March 1, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
McCreery also surprised fans with the release of a brand-new track, “Slow Dance.”
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Keith Urban Reflects On Late-Night Longings And Heartbreak In New Single, ‘Messed Up As Me’
Posted on March 1, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Urban is giving fans another taste of what’s to come on his next album with this new release.
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Kane Brown Moved to Tears As He Receives The 2024 CRS Artist Humanitarian Award
Posted on March 1, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I don’t ever expect to get an award for helping people, especially kids,” Brown admitted.
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Ryan Larkins Shares Heartfelt Moment With His Oldest Son In ‘King Of Country Music’ Video
Posted on February 29, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marks the rising star’s first major music video.
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Kane Brown And His Wife, Katelyn, Have Recorded Three More Duets
Posted on February 29, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…Every one that I listen to — it’s a smash,” Brown shared.
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Uncover The Meaning Behind Corey Kent’s ‘This Heart’
Posted on February 28, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country-rocker says there’s “an energy” to this song that “you can’t fabricate.”
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Who is Performing At Watershed 2024?
Posted on February 28, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
This lineup is stacked.
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Re-Live Patsy Cline’s Final TV Performances
Posted on February 28, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Cline’s life was tragically cut short in a plane crash just one week later.
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Amy Grant Shares Health Update Following Bike Accident That Resulted In Her Having To Relearn To Sing
Posted on February 26, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Nearly two years after the accident, Grant continues to recover.
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Warren Zeiders Reflects On Earning His First No. 1 With ‘Pretty Little Poison’: ‘I Am So Honored’
Posted on February 26, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The breakout star’s debut release tops both the Mediabase Country Airplay Chart and the Billboard Country Airplay Chart this week.
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