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.
Scotty McCreery Welcomes The Holiday Season With His First Christmas Song In Over A Decade, ‘Feel Like The Holidays’
Posted on October 25, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The festive tune reflects a true holiday classic with a country music flair.
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Dolly Parton Invites Fans To Theaters Worldwide For A Unique First Listen Of Her Upcoming ‘Rockstar’ Album
Posted on October 25, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Dolly Parton ROCKSTAR: The Global First Listen Event,” will premiere Wednesday, November 15.
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‘The Voice’ Winner Chevel Shepherd To Star In New Movie, ‘Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse’
Posted on October 25, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The film is set to hit theaters on January 26, 2024.
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Miranda Lambert Shares A Look At Her Hometown Visit With Her Mom, Beverly
Posted on October 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Lambert and her mom, Bev, spent some quality time together in Texas.
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Darius Rucker Surprised With Special CMA Award During Appearance On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’
Posted on October 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Clarkson surprised Rucker when she presented him with the 2023 CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award.
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Watch Chris Lane Serenade His Wife, Lauren Lane, With New Song, ‘Mistake’
Posted on October 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The track appears on his just-released EP, ‘From Where I’m Sippin.”
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HunterGirl’s Self-Penned Debut Single, ‘Ain’t About You,’ Makes Major Impact At Country Radio
Posted on October 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marks a dream-come-true moment for the rising star.
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Conner Smith Reveals How ‘Creek Will Rise’ Set The Stage For His Forthcoming Debut Album
Posted on October 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I feel like that song kind of reshaped the music I was making and creating and the story I was telling,” Smith explained.
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From Red Carpet Host To First-Time CMA Awards Nominee, Megan Moroney Reflects On ‘Insane’ Full-Circle Moment
Posted on October 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The rising star is currently nominated for two CMA Awards.
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See Inside Kane Brown’s Spooky 30th Birthday Celebration
Posted on October 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“R.I.P to your 20’s but can’t wait for all the years to come,” Brown’s wife, Katelyn wrote in honor of the milestone birthday.
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