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.
Luke Bryan Falls Victim To Onstage Shenanigans By Ashley Cooke and Hailey Whitters
Posted on October 30, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bryan’s opening acts pulled off an epic end of tour prank.
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Wynonna Judd Returns To The Road For Back To Wy Tour – See Her Handwritten Set List
Posted on October 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“So excited to be on this journey with you,” Wynonna shared following the tour kick off.
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Who Are The Castellows? Meet The Sister Trio That’s Destined To Make Waves In Country Music
Posted on October 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The Georgia-born trio recently signed a record deal and released their first song, “No.7 Road.”
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Carly Pearce To Take The Stage With Chris Stapleton For ‘Dream Come True’ Performance At CMA Awards
Posted on October 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The superstars are teaming up for the live performance debut of their new duet.
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Bryce Leatherwood Keeps It Country On Major Label Debut Single, ‘The Finger’
Posted on October 27, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“‘The Finger’ was a song I wish I’d written,” the country newcomer admitted.
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Are The Jonas Brothers Teasing A Collaboration With Bailey Zimmerman?
Posted on October 26, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The cryptic Instagram post left fans wondering what’s to come.
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Kelsea Ballerini And Boyfriend Chase Stokes Get Matching Tattoos
Posted on October 26, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
This set of new ink brings the country star’s tattoo total to eight.
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Dierks Bentley Shares Hilarious Video Teaching His Daughter Evie To Drive
Posted on October 26, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Dierks Bentley shares a look into the terrifying reality behind teaching his teen daughter to drive in a hilarious new…
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Jon Pardi Falls Ill, Postpones Upcoming Mr. Saturday Night Tour Dates
Posted on October 25, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m very sorry,” Pardi told fans.
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Garth Brooks Announces 14th Studio Album, ‘Time Traveler’
Posted on October 25, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The album will be sold as part of Brooks’ seven-disc boxed set, ‘The Limited Series.’
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