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.

Carrie Underwood; Photo by Jeff Johnson

Carrie Underwood Fans Threaten To ‘Riot’ If She Doesn’t Win CMA Entertainer of the Year

Posted on November 4, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Carrie Underwood has secured three nominations for the 56th Annual CMA Awards, including the highest honor of the night, Entertainer of…

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Walker Hayes and Family; Photo via Facebook/ Walker Hayes

Walker Hayes Showcases Life On The Road With His Family In New Photo: ‘6 Kids, 3 Dogs, 2 Parents, 1 Bunk’

Posted on November 4, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Touring is a full family affair for country star Walker Hayes.  The “AA” singer is currently in the midst of…

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Cody Johnson; Photo by Brandon Todd 1

Cody Johnson Sends Fans Into A Frenzy With Announcement Of Live Album

Posted on November 4, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Over the summer, Cody Johnson revealed he was working on three new albums – a live album, a concept album, and…

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Russell Dickerson; Photo by Robby Klein

Russell Dickerson Says New Self-Titled Album Is ‘100 Percent Me’

Posted on November 4, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Russell Dickerson reveals his most authentic self on his just-released self-titled album.  Not only is Dickerson a co-writer on all…

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Zach Bryan; Photo by Louis Nice

Zach Bryan Promises To Cover Rental Car Fees For Fans Who Got In An Accident On The Way to His Show: ‘Glad You Guys Are Okay’

Posted on November 3, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Rising country singer Zach Bryan has proved that his fans are high up on his list of priorities. He continues…

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Zac Brown Band; Photo by John Shearer

Zac Brown Band Officially Welcomes Caroline Jones As First Female Member

Posted on November 3, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Multi-instrumentalist Caroline Jones is officially a full-time member of Zac Brown Band. Jones marks the first and only female member of the…

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Thomas Rhett; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Thomas Rhett Announces HOME TEAM Tour 23: ‘We’re Definitely Gonna Have A Good Time’

Posted on November 3, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Multi-Platinum entertainer Thomas Rhett is taking his Home Team out on the road. On Thursday (Nov. 3), Rhett revealed that he…

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Tim McGraw with Brothers Matthew and Mark; Photos via Instagram

Tim McGraw Sports His Father’s Phillies Jersey While Attending World Series Game With Faith Hill And Family

Posted on November 2, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Could Tim McGraw be a lucky charm for the MLB team, Philadelphia Phillies? The country star showed his support for the…

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Gabby Barrett And Her husband Cade Foehner Welcome Their Baby Boy, Augustine Boone Foehner

Posted on November 2, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Country singer/songwriters Gabby Barrett and her husband Cade Foehner are officially a family of four. The couple welcomed their son…

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Lainey Wilson; Photo by Getty Images for ACM, Instagram

Lainey Wilson Finds Common Ground With Her ‘Yellowstone’ Character, Abby: ‘I Pretty Much Get To Be Myself’

Posted on November 2, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Lainey Wilson revealed that her character on the upcoming season of Yellowstone isn’t too far off from who she really…

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