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.
Walker Hayes Reveals His Song ‘AA’ Inspired A ‘Jeopardy’ Question
Posted on November 16, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Walker Hayes’s name and song lyrics have inspired a question on the game show, Jeopardy! The country star took to Instagram…
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Niko Moon And Wife Anna Welcome First Child, Lily Anne Moon
Posted on November 16, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Niko Moon took to social media to announce that on Wednesday (Nov. 16), he and his wife, Anna welcomed their…
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Exclusive Premiere: Levi Hummon And Cassadee Pope Debut Stripped-Down Performance Video For ‘RSVP’
Posted on November 16, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Levi Hummon and Cassadee Pope’s performance video for their recently released duet, “RSVP” showcases one of the most difficult stages…
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Brothers Osborne Joins Forces With WhistlePig To Launch Limited Edition Whiskey: ‘We’re Very Proud’
Posted on November 15, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country music duo, Brothers Osborne has poured out a new partnership with Vermont-based WhistlePig Whiskey to create a single barrel, limited-edition 100% Rye…
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Kelsea Ballerini Shares Emotional Reaction To Finding Out She Earned A GRAMMY Nomination
Posted on November 15, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Kelsea Ballerini just found out she has earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Solo Performance for her song, “Heartfirst,”…
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WATCH: Scotty McCreery and Wife Gabi Give Intimate Look At Their Journey To Becoming Parents In ‘It Matters To Her’ Video
Posted on November 14, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Scotty McCreery creates a digital scrapbook of his journey as a first-time parent with his wife, Gabi, in the music…
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Travis Tritt Gives Health Update After Canceling Tour
Posted on November 14, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country star Travis Tritt recently took to social media to give his fans an update on his health and the…
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Darius Rucker Goes Down In History With ‘Wagon Wheel,’ Announces New Album, ‘Carolyn’s Boy’
Posted on November 14, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Darius Rucker’s 11x platinum hit, “Wagon Wheel” has been named the fourth country song to ever be certified Diamond by…
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Luke Bryan’s Wife, Caroline, Gives Update After Undergoing ‘Unexpected’ Surgery
Posted on November 14, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Luke Bryan’s other half, Caroline Bryan, was glammed up and walking the red carpet of the 56th Annual CMA Awards on…
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Tyler Hubbard Makes Opry Debut As Solo Artist With His Family In Tow
Posted on November 14, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Hubbard also earned his first solo No.1 with “5 Foot 9.”
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