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.
A ‘Superstar In The Making’: 12-Year-Old Rocks Out On Stage With Jelly Roll And Brantley Gilbert
Posted on August 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The young artist joined each of the artists on stage during their recent stops in Milwaukee.
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‘American Idol’ Finalist Colin Stough Reveals Upcoming Track, ‘Promiseland,’ and Gears Up for Exciting Fall Tour
Posted on August 22, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
American Idol alum, Colin Stough readies the arrival of a brand-new song titled, “Promiseland.” Taking to Instagram on Tuesday (Aug. 22),…
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Full-Circle Collaboration: Iam Tongi Joins James Blunt for New Version Of Duet After ‘American Idol’ Win
Posted on August 22, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The singer shared that this song “means so much to me.”
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Kenny Chesney Reflects On The ‘Magical Day’ That Sparked The Concept For His Blue Chair Bay Rum
Posted on August 22, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“As the sun set, I literally thought, ‘I wish I could bottle this up,’ Chesney recalls.
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New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now From Chris Lane, Catie Offerman, Tyler Booth & More
Posted on August 21, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
It’s time to update your country music playlist!
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Luke Combs Achieves Chart History With ‘Fast Car’ And ‘Love You Anyway’
Posted on August 21, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Each of these tunes appear on the country star’s latest album.
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Lainey Wilson’s ‘Watermelon Moonshine’ Rockets To The Top 10 At Country Radio In Record Time
Posted on August 21, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wilson’s latest hit is the fastest-rising single by a solo female in five years, the last being “Cry Pretty” by Carrie Underwood in 2018.
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Alana Springsteen Unveils ‘Getting It Right,’ The Empowering Conclusion To Her Debut Album, ‘Twenty Something’
Posted on August 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“These 18 songs are the reason I am the version of myself that I am today,” the singer shared.
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Scotty McCreery Proudly Unleashes Next Radio Single, ‘Cab In A Solo’
Posted on August 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country star admitted that this is one of his “favorite” songs he’s ever written.
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Old Dominion And Megan Moroney Dive Deep Into Love’s Complexities With ‘Can’t Break Up Now’
Posted on August 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“She came in, opened her mouth and pushed this song to almost being a scene from a movie,” the band said of their duet partner.
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