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.

Cody Johnson; Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for CMT

Cody Johnson Reveals Plans To Release Second-Consecutive Double Album, ‘Leather’

Posted on April 17, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“This round of 24 songs I have to say is the best round of songs I have ever recorded,” Johnson shared.

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Blake Shelton; Photo by Denise Truscello

Blake Shelton’s Ole Red In Nashville Closed For ‘Somethin’ Special’

Posted on April 17, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Somethin’ special is brewin'” at Shelton’s Nashville bar.

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Luke Combs; Photo by David Bergman

Luke Combs Reveals Fan-Voted New Single During Record-Breaking Nashville Concert

Posted on April 17, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“It was neck and neck,” the country singer said of the poll results.

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Morgan Wallen; Photo by David Lehr

Morgan Wallen Kicks Off U.S. Leg Of One Night At A Time World Tour With Record-Setting Show In Milwaukee

Posted on April 17, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

See the 26-song set list.

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Corey Kent, Charly Reynolds, Chase Wright; Photos Provided

New Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Corey Kent, Charly Reynolds, Chase Wright, & More

Posted on April 14, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

These new releases will freshen up your playlist.

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Caitlyn Smith; Photo by Rob Morgan

Caitlyn Smith Hopes Listeners Will ‘Feel Seen And Content’ With Her New Album, ‘High & Low’

Posted on April 14, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Caitlyn Smith is stripping things back and letting her music do the talking as she unleashes a powerful set of…

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Walker Hayes and Family; Photos via Instagram

Walker Hayes Kicks Off Duck Buck Tour With Family In Tow

Posted on April 14, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Touring is a family affair for Walker Hayes.

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BREAKING: Luke Combs To Open ‘Next Level’ Entertainment Experience In Downtown Nashville

Posted on April 13, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

The multi-level complex is slated to open summer of 2024.

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Johnny Costello, Kimberly Perry; Photo Courtesy of CeCe Dawson/Kimberly Perry/Instagram

BREAKING: Kimberly Perry And Her Husband, Johnny Costello, Are Expecting Their First Baby

Posted on April 13, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Building my own family is something I’ve dreamed about for as long as I can remember,” Perry wrote on Instagram.

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Miranda Lambert; Photo by Tyler Conrad

Miranda Lambert Earns Record-Breaking 17th Female Artist of the Year Nomination

Posted on April 13, 2023

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Madeleine O’Connell

Lambert surpassed Reba McEntire, who has a total of 16 career nods in the category.

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