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.
Garth Brooks Says 2023 Will Be The Busiest Year Of His Career
Posted on January 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
What does Garth Brooks have planned for 2023?
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Parker McCollum Reconnects With Former Teacher In Heartwarming Twitter Exchange
Posted on January 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Sometimes I wonder what my AP Environmental Science teacher is doing now days,” he wrote.
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Clint Black, Lisa Hartman Black, & Lily Pearl Black Join Forces For Special TV Performance
Posted on January 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The talented family is currently in the midst of the Mostly Hits and The Mrs. Tour.
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Luke Combs Reflects On Meeting Nicole Hocking: ‘I Met My Wife Before I Had Anything Going On’
Posted on January 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Combs recently opened up about how he stays grounded as his fame continues to grow.
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New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Caitlyn Smith, Greylan James, Meghan Patrick, & More
Posted on January 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
2023 is the year of saying goodbye to your toxic self, moving on from heartbreak, no matter how hard it…
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Gabby Barrett, Lainey Wilson, And Carly Pearce Achieve Chart Milestone At Country Radio: ‘Let’s Go Girls’
Posted on January 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
This is the first time that three solo female songs have charted simultaneously in the Top 10 at country radio since 2020.
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Carrie Underwood Used To Work Out To Be A ‘Certain Size,’ Now She Works Out For ‘Longevity’
Posted on January 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I feel like now at this point in my life, you really do learn that it is a lifestyle, it’s balance,” she says.
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Chayce Beckham Sends ’23’ To Country Radio: ‘It’s Now Or Never’
Posted on January 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I couldn’t think of a better song to come out to radio with,” Beckham says of the self-penned tune.
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Chris Lane Talks Life At Home and Competing In His First Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
Posted on January 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Now that Chris Lane and his wife, Lauren Bushnell Lane, have their hands full raising their two sons Dutton Walker, 19…
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Restless Road Preach ‘It’s Okay To Be A Work In Progress’ In Vulnerable New Song, ‘On My Way’
Posted on January 20, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Rising trio Restless Road has revealed their most authentic song to date, “On My Way,” out Friday (Jan. 20). In the…
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