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.
Thomas Rhett Notches 21st Career No. 1 With ‘Angels (Don’t Always Have Wings)’
Posted on September 19, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m just really humbled and grateful,” Rhett says.
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Chris Stapleton Accepts ACM Triple Crown Honor: ‘It’s A Wonderful And Rare Thing To Get To Do Something That You Love So Much’
Posted on September 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Stapleton thanked everyone who has supported him through the years, including his wife, Morgane.
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Clint Black Accepts ACM Poet’s Award With Wife, Lisa Hartman Black, and Daughter Lily Pearl Black By His Side
Posted on September 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m very moved, almost to tears because I’m taking it all to heart,” Black shared from the stage.
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BRELAND And Keith Urban Team Up For ‘Throw It Back’ Performance At ACM Honors
Posted on September 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
BRELAND is the first-ever ACM Lift Every Voice Award recipient.
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The War And Treaty Salute ACM Triple Crown Winner Chris Stapleton With Show-Stopping Performance At 2023 ACM Honors
Posted on September 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“His sound is so unique and so ahead of the curve that it’s no surprise that he’s winning this award tonight,” the duo said of Stapleton.
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Billy Ray Cyrus, FIREROSE, And Travis Denning Honor The Late Charlie Daniels With Electrifying ACM Honors Performance
Posted on September 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Billy Ray Cyrus and his fiancé FIREROSE joined forces with rising country star Travis Denning to deliver a hard-hitting performance…
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Lady A Tributes Country Music ‘Royalty,’ Clint Black, With Flawless ACM Honors Performance
Posted on September 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We are so happy to be a part of this night of celebration, especially for you Clint,” Lady A’s Hillary Scott shared from the stage.
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Even Dolly Parton Gets Mad Sometimes: ‘I Don’t Lose My Temper, But I Use My Temper’
Posted on September 12, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“You gotta push me pretty far to get me stirred up,” she admits.
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Tyler Hubbard’s ‘Back Then Right Now’ Takes Listeners On a Nostalgic Journey To Simpler Times
Posted on September 8, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Back Then Right Now” follows Hubbard’s back-to-back No.1s “5 Foot 9” and “Dancin’ In The Country.”
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Chris Stapleton Announces Partnership With Filson, Unveils Soon-To-Be-Released ‘Traveller Collection’
Posted on September 6, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The five-piece bag collection launches this fall.
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