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.
Posted on July 6, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Tongi returned to Oahu’s Turtle Bay Resort to headline the annual “Ohana Day” celebration.
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Posted on July 6, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
These are the most played country songs of 2023 (so far), according to the Mediabase country chart.
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Posted on July 6, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Charlie Daniels was a country and Southern rock icon.
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Posted on July 3, 2023
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The country star’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” has been praised as one of the greatest of all time.
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Posted on June 30, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
It’s time to update your country playlist.
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Posted on June 30, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so excited,” the rising star wrote.
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Posted on June 30, 2023
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The rising star spoke with Country Now about life after the show, plotting a move to Nashville, and more.
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Posted on June 29, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bones made a fan’s day with this sweet surprise.
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Posted on June 28, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
This song and video serves as a continuation of Lynn’s 1968 single.
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Posted on June 28, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The couple said “I do” on June 28, 2015.
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