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.

Megan Moroney; Photo via Facebook

Who is Megan Moroney? Five Things To Know About The ‘Tennessee Orange’ Singer

Posted on September 12, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Megan Moroney has been racking up the views on social media through posting covers and original songs like her latest…

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Shania Twain; Photos via Instagram, Facebook

Shania Twain Bids Farewell To Las Vegas Residency With Emotional Message: ‘It’s Very Hard To Say Goodbye’

Posted on September 12, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Shania Twain’s “Let’s Go!”: The Las Vegas Residency has come to an end and the singer revealed she’s feeling a bit…

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New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Conner Smith, Tenille Townes, Dylan Marlowe & More

Posted on September 12, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Vulnerability and power are ruling the music scene. Letting your guard down around these new releases will only lead to…

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Toby Keith; Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder USA

New Toby Keith Single To Impact Country Radio

Posted on September 12, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Toby Keith’s “Oklahoma Breakdown” is set to take over country music airwaves beginning on September 26. The Songwriters Hall of…

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BRELAND; Photo by Jimmy Fontaine

BRELAND Hopes To ‘Inspire’ with Debut Album, ‘Cross Country’

Posted on September 9, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

After putting in two and a half years of work, BRELAND has released his highly-anticipated debut album, Cross Country. The title…

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Kolby Cooper; Photo by Gabriel Muniz Photography

Kolby Cooper Releases His ‘Favorite Music Yet’ On Label Debut Album

Posted on September 9, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Kolby Cooper is riding the fast-track to success. He went from recording his first EP at 18 years old using…

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Morgan Wallen, Larry Fleet; Photo by David Lehr

Larry Fleet Shares Live Rendition Of ‘Where I Find God’ Featuring Morgan Wallen

Posted on September 9, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Larry Fleet surprised fans with the new live duet of his breakout single, “Where I Find God” featuring Morgan Wallen….

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Madison Kozak; Photo by Kate Gallaher

Madison Kozak Completes Latest Collection With Mature Single, ‘What Does Sorry Mean’

Posted on September 9, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Madison Kozak is on the verge of greatness and the mindset shift she displays in her current singles proves that….

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Kelsea Ballerini; Photo by Andrew Wendowski, Carly Pearce; Photo by Andrew Wendowski, Kelly Clarkson; Photo by Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal

Kelsea Ballerini Announces ‘You’re Drunk, Go Home’ Collaboration With Carly Pearce And Kelly Clarkson

Posted on September 9, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Ballerini called the track “a sassbomb yeehaw collab moment.”

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Montgomery Gentry; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Eddie Montgomery Remembers Troy Gentry On The Anniversary Of His Death

Posted on September 8, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Gentry passed away on this day in 2017.

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