Madeleine O'Connell

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.

Lily Rose; Photo by ABC/Paula Lobo

Lily Rose Makes Morning Television Debut On ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’

Posted on June 1, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Rose performed “Sad in the Summer” on GMA.

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Iam Tongi; Photo by ABC/Eric McCandless

What’s Next For ‘American Idol’ Champion, Iam Tongi?

Posted on June 1, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Tongi has big plans after his time on ‘Idol.’

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Lauren Alaina; Photo by Robby Klein

Lauren Alaina Gets A Fresh Start As She Returns To Her Roots In Forthcoming EP, ‘Unlocked’

Posted on June 1, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“This is just the beginning,” the singer shared.

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Jo Dee Messina; Photo by Andrew Wendowski 2

Jo Dee Messina, Tracy Lawrence & More Added To 2023 CMA Fest Lineup

Posted on June 1, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary celebration will take place in Nashville June 8-11.

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Katy Perry; Photo by ABC/Eric McCandless, Carrie Underwood; Photo by Jeff Johnson

Katy Perry Wants To Duet With Carrie Underwood

Posted on June 1, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Perry dubbed this artist “the queen of country.”

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Photo Courtesy The Castellows

Sister Trio The Castellows Take Social Media By Storm: See 5 Of Their Best Covers

Posted on June 1, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“As sisters, our relationship goes beyond just being best friends,” the trio shared.

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Kimberly Perry; Photo by Claire Schaper

Kimberly Perry Reveals She Suffered A Miscarriage That Led To A Full Circle Moment On ‘If I Die Young Pt. 2’

Posted on May 31, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“It reflects all of my growth from the past decade,” the singer/songwriter shared.

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Old Dominion; Photo by Mason Allen

Old Dominion Readies New ‘Memory Lane’ EP

Posted on May 31, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

The eight-track collection will feature five previously released tunes and three unreleased anthems.

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Billy Ray Cyrus, Firerose; Photo via Instagram

Billy Ray Cyrus ‘So Proud’ Of Fiancée Firerose As She Celebrates Seven Years Of Sobriety 

Posted on May 31, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“7 years sober by the grace of God,” the female songstress wrote.

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Bailey Zimmerman; Photo by Spidey Smith

Bailey Zimmerman Earns Biggest Country Streaming Debut Of All Time With ‘Religiously. The Album.’

Posted on May 30, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

The breakout singer/songwriter “can’t get over” the success of his project.

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