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.

Tim McGraw and Mom

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

Posted on March 10, 2021

| By

Madeleine O’Connell

In celebration of his mother on her birthday, Tim McGraw writes, “She is a hero in our book,” in a…

Read More ›

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

| By

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…

Read More ›