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.
American Idol Contestant Jon Wayne Hatfield Announces Engagement, Readies New Music
Posted on January 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The emerging artist dubbed this one of the “most important” days of his life.
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RODEOHOUSTON To Welcome 20 Genre-Spanning Acts In 2024: Lainey Wilson, Eric Church, Nickelback, & More
Posted on January 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Rodeo season is in full swing and this lineup is STACKED!
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Sheryl Crow Challenges The Future Of Artificial Intelligence In Just-Released Track, ‘Evolution’
Posted on January 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new song touches on the anxiety and fear surrounding the future of this technological advancement.
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Chris Young Drops New Song ‘Right Now,’ Announces Upcoming Tour And Ninth Studio Album
Posted on January 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s a little louder, a little more raw,” Young says of the upcoming project.
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Dylan Schneider Talks ‘Bad Decisions,’ Touring With Nate Smith, And Teases New Music
Posted on January 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The rising star’s seductive new release tells the story of temptation.
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HARDY Delivers Unfiltered Truth In New Spoken Word Track, ‘QUIT!!,’ Announces 2024 Tour
Posted on January 12, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
HARDY was inspired to write the song after someone wrote the word “quit” on a napkin and put it in his tip jar early in his career.
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Jelly Roll Urges Action In Senate Testimony, Shares Personal Insights on Fentanyl Epidemic
Posted on January 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
““It is time for us to be proactive and not reactive,” he stated.
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Mitchell Tenpenny Performs His Gold-Certified Hit, ‘We Got History,’ On ‘The Tonight Show’
Posted on January 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song appears on his 2022 “This is the Heavy” album.
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Meet Jelly Roll The ‘Gentle Giant’ Cat Up For Adoption In Middle Tennessee
Posted on January 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The adorable feline is named after the GRAMMY-nominated country star.
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Megan Moroney Announces Release Date For Highly Anticipated New Song, ‘No Caller ID’
Posted on January 11, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The rising star’s newest song has already earned rave reviews on social media.
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