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.

Anne Wilson; Photo by Cameron Powell

Q&A: Anne Wilson Talks Faith, ‘Hey Girl,’ And New Book Inspired By Debut Single, ‘My Jesus’

Posted on October 21, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Anne Wilson has let faith guide her through life and it led her to make the kind of songs that…

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Lily Rose; Photo by : Alanna McCardle

Lily Rose Recalls Hearing The Demo Of Her Latest Release, ‘Whatcha Know About That’: ‘It Was A No Brainer’

Posted on October 21, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Lily Rose steps outside of her comfort zone with her new windows down anthem, “Whatcha Know About That.” As soon…

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Loretta Lynn; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Americana Music

Loretta Lynn’s Public Memorial Service To Feature George Strait, Wynonna Judd, Darius Rucker & More

Posted on October 20, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Country music icon Loretta Lynn passed away at 90 years old in her Tennessee home on Tuesday, October 4. In honor…

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Dierks Bentley, Gold Music Video

WATCH: Dierks Bentley Shares Music Video For Chart-Climbing Single, ‘Gold’

Posted on October 20, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley just released the music video for his latest single, “Gold.” Directed by Wes Edwards, the video…

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Kane Brown with Family; Photo via Instagram

Kane Brown Opens Up About His Daughters: ‘I Always Wanted To Give Them The Life That I Never Had’

Posted on October 20, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Growing up, country star Kane Brown was raised by his mother, aunt and grandmother. Now that he’s rising kids of…

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Gary LeVox; Photo via Facebook

Gary LeVox Visits Tennessee Grocery Store, Surprises Customers with Gift Cards

Posted on October 20, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Rascal Flatts frontman, Gary LeVox, paid a visit to a West Tennessee grocery store on Monday (Oct. 17) to lend a helping…

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WATCH: Craig Campbell Performs ‘By God’ During Duke Spirits’ ‘The Master Music Series’

Posted on October 20, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Craig Campbell joins the select group of talented artists to be featured on The Master Music Series, the live performance…

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Scotty McCreery and Wife, Gabi; Photo Courtesy North Carolina State Fair, Instagram

Scotty McCreery And Pregnant Wife Gabi Have Date Night At North Carolina State Fair

Posted on October 19, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

The couple will welcome their first child in a few short weeks.

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Jessie James Decker Says Her Husband Eric Is Her Support System: ‘We’ve Been Really Blessed’

Posted on October 19, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Jessie James Decker recently traded in her mic for her dancing shoes when she joined the cast of Dancing With The…

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Billy Ray Cyrus, Firerose; Photo Courtesy Instagram

Billy Ray Cyrus And Girlfriend Firerose Spark Engagement Rumors

Posted on October 19, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Did Billy Ray Cyrus pop the question? On Tuesday (Oct. 18) the country singer and Australian songstress, Firerose, took to…

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