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.

Colbie Caillat; Photo By Patrick Tracy

Colbie Caillat Offers A Positive Look At Heartbreak In Her Debut Solo Country Album, ‘Along The Way’

Posted on October 6, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Calliat created her debut country album on her own terms.

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Tenille Arts, LeAnn Rimes; Photo Provided

WATCH: Tenille Arts Reunites With LeAnn Rimes In Enchanting New Music Video For ‘Jealous Of Myself’

Posted on October 3, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Arts and Rimes bring their soaring duet to life in the brand new clip.

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Colbie Caillat Feat. Sheryl Crow; Photo Provided

Colbie Caillat On Cloud Nine After Recording Duet With Musical Hero, Sheryl Crow: ‘I Still Can’t Believe It’

Posted on October 2, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

The song, “I’ll Be Here,” appears on Caillat’s forthcoming album, “Along the Way.”

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Josh Ross, Anne Wilson, Jonathan Hutcherson; Photos Provided

New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Josh Ross, Anne Wilson, Jonathan Hutcherson & More

Posted on October 2, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Check out these brand-new releases.

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Dustin Lynch; Photo Courtesy of Homestead Music

Dustin Lynch Celebrates The Single Life and Embraces Vulnerability In His New Album, ‘Killed The Cowboy’

Posted on September 29, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“It’s been quite the therapy session to make the album,” Lynch admits to Country Now.

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Elvie Shane; Photo by David McClister

Elvie Shane Details His Deeply Personal New Song, ‘Pill’ And The Eric Church Song That Saved Him

Posted on September 29, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Shane opens up about his battle with addiction thorough harrowing lyrics.

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Thomas Rhett, Morgan Wallen; Photos Courtesy Instagram

LISTEN: Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen Tribute Their Grandmothers On Sentimental New Duet, ‘Mamaw’s House’

Posted on September 29, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

The song is featured as a bonus track on Rhett’s just-released ’20 Number Ones’ project.

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The Band Loula; Photo by SK Mills

Exclusive Premiere: The Band Loula Shares Music Video For ‘If I Never Stayed The Night’

Posted on September 29, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

The “slow, southern love ballad” comes to life in the new video.

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HARDY and Caleigh Ryan; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM

Who is HARDY’s Wife? Meet Caleigh Ryan

Posted on September 28, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Learn more about HARDY’s wife, California native, Caleigh Ryan.

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Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy Facebook, Instagram

Lainey Wilson Only Had $26 In Her Bank Account When ‘Things A Man Oughta Know’ Became Her Breakout Hit

Posted on September 28, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Times were rough,” Wilson recalled of her rise to fame.

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