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.
Michael Ray Tributes Tracy Lawrence With ‘Time Marches On’ Cover
Posted on August 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Michael Ray has released the first installment of his newly announced project titled, the Bootlegger Sessions. His cover of Tracy Lawrence’s 1996…
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Clint Black Prepares For Upcoming Mostly Hits & The Mrs. Tour: ‘It’s A Family Affair’
Posted on August 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Clint Black is set to return to the road with his wife, Lisa Hartman Black, and 21-year-old daughter, Lily Pearl Black….
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Thompson Square Postpones All Upcoming Performances And Appearances: ‘We’re Disappointed’
Posted on August 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Grammy-nominated duo Thompson Square has made the decision to momentarily step back from their touring schedule to allow one half…
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New Country Songs You Need to Hear Right Now: Chayce Beckham, Ashley Cooke, Bailey Zimmerman & More
Posted on August 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wanting to add new music to your playlist? Look no further!
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Dolly Parton Offers ‘Drive With Dolly’ License Plate In Support Of Her Imagination Library
Posted on August 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
With each new plate purchased, one child’s enrollment to the Imagination Library will be fully funded for a year.
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Could Reba McEntire’s Longtime Boyfriend, Rex Linn Make An Appearance In A Future ‘Reba’ Reboot?
Posted on August 29, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We can write something in for him. The gardener?” she joked.
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WATCH: Caroline Bryan Trolls Luke Bryan In Hilarious Comparison To Their Llama
Posted on August 29, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Evidently Pekka and Luke attended the same etiquette school,” Caroline captioned her post.
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BREAKING: Kelsea Ballerini And Morgan Evans To Divorce: ‘It’s Hard To Find The Words’
Posted on August 29, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Kelsea Ballerini announces that after nearly five years of marriage, she has filed for divorce from Morgan Evans. The “Heartfirst”…
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WATCH: Mickey Guyton Debuts Celebratory New Song, ‘Somethin’ Bout You’ on ‘TODAY’ Show
Posted on August 29, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Guyton co-wrote the tune with Tyler Hubbard and David Garcia.
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Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox Brings The Party With New Solo Single, ‘Get Down Like That’
Posted on August 29, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
The track was co-written by Thomas Rhett, Ashley Gorley, HARDY and Jesse Frasure.
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