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.
LISTEN: Drew Parker Duets With His Wife, Mallory, On ‘King Of Country Music’
Posted on April 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song will be featured on Parker’s forthcoming EP.
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New Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Colbie Caillat, Jameson Rodgers, Erin Kinsey, & More
Posted on April 21, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
This new set of music covers heartbreak, love stories and coastal jams.
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Ella Langley Unveils A Toxic Love Story In New Song, ‘That’s Why We Fight’ With Koe Wetzel
Posted on April 21, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’ve been a fan of Koe for a long time, and it was really cool he jammed on it,” Langley says of the collab.
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Morgan Evans’ New EP Depicts His Recent Journey Which Can Only Be Described As, ‘Life Upside Down’
Posted on April 21, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country Now caught up with Evans to chat about the project.
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Danielle Bradbery Opens Up About New Music On The ‘Pupdate’
Posted on April 20, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bradbery cuddled with puppies while she dished on what’s to come in her career.
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Luke Combs’ ‘Fast Car’ Cover Is A Streaming Giant
Posted on April 20, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
As of April 18, the song has raked in over 46 million worldwide streams.
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Carly Pearce Is ‘Thankful’ She No Longer Has To Write About Divorce
Posted on April 20, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Pearce is ready to embark on her next musical chapter.
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WATCH: Chase Matthew Battles Heartbreak In ‘Come Get Your Memory’ Video
Posted on April 19, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song is the title track off Matthew’s forthcoming album.
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Country Music Trailblazer, Charley Pride Honored With Statue On Ryman Auditorium’s Icon Walk
Posted on April 18, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Pride’s statue sits alongside statues of Loretta Lynn, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Bill Monroe.
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Reba McEntire Shares New Details About Her Lifestyle Book, ‘Not That Fancy’
Posted on April 17, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is just a fun book,” the country music icon shares.
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