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.

Chase Rice; Photo by Kaiser Cunningham

Chase Rice Readies New Album, ‘I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell,’ Due Out In Early 2023

Posted on November 17, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Chase Rice just announced plans to release a new album, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go To Hell, and revealed…

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Thomas Rhett; Photo via Instagram

Thomas Rhett Celebrates Daughter, Lillie, With Family Hot Tub Birthday Party: ‘How Are You One Already?’

Posted on November 16, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Thomas Rhett’s youngest daughter, Lillie Carolina, is officially one. The country star, his wife Lauren Akins and their three daughters, Willa Gray, Ada…

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Kelsea Ballerini; Photo by John Russell, CMA

Kelsea Ballerini Earns GRAMMY Nod, Finalizes Divorce, And Picks Up The Keys To Her ‘Dream Home’ On The Same Day

Posted on November 16, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

The day Kelsea Ballerini learned of her recent GRAMMY nomination was a memorable one, to say the least.  After performing…

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Walker Hayes; Photo by Getty Images for CMT

Walker Hayes Reveals His Song ‘AA’ Inspired A ‘Jeopardy’ Question

Posted on November 16, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Walker Hayes’s name and song lyrics have inspired a question on the game show, Jeopardy! The country star took to Instagram…

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Niko Moon, Anna Moon; Photos via Instagram

Niko Moon And Wife Anna Welcome First Child, Lily Anne Moon

Posted on November 16, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Niko Moon took to social media to announce that on Wednesday (Nov. 16), he and his wife, Anna welcomed their…

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Cassadee Pope, Levi Hummon; Photo Provided

Exclusive Premiere: Levi Hummon And Cassadee Pope Debut Stripped-Down Performance Video For ‘RSVP’

Posted on November 16, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Levi Hummon and Cassadee Pope’s performance video for their recently released duet, “RSVP” showcases one of the most difficult stages…

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Brothers Osborne; WhistlePig

Brothers Osborne Joins Forces With WhistlePig To Launch Limited Edition Whiskey: ‘We’re Very Proud’

Posted on November 15, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Country music duo, Brothers Osborne has poured out a new partnership with Vermont-based WhistlePig Whiskey to create a single barrel, limited-edition 100% Rye…

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Kelsea Ballerini; Photos via Instagram

Kelsea Ballerini Shares Emotional Reaction To Finding Out She Earned A GRAMMY Nomination

Posted on November 15, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Kelsea Ballerini just found out she has earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Solo Performance for her song, “Heartfirst,”…

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Gabi, Scotty McCreery; Photo via YouTube

WATCH: Scotty McCreery and Wife Gabi Give Intimate Look At Their Journey To Becoming Parents In ‘It Matters To Her’ Video

Posted on November 14, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Scotty McCreery creates a digital scrapbook of his journey as a first-time parent with his wife, Gabi, in the music…

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Travis Tritt; Photo By Andrew Wendowski

Travis Tritt Gives Health Update After Canceling Tour

Posted on November 14, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Country star Travis Tritt recently took to social media to give his fans an update on his health and the…

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