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.

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Neal McCoy Sparks Hilarious Rumor About Who Should Take Over Blake Shelton’s Coaching Duties On ‘The Voice’

Posted on October 14, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Blake Shelton recently announced that after 23 seasons, he will be stepping down from his role as a coach on NBC’s The…

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Bailey Zimmerman; Photo Courtesy Spotify

PHOTOS: Go Behind The Scenes Of Bailey Zimmerman’s Smashing New Video With Spotify

Posted on October 14, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Artist on the rise, Bailey Zimmerman has been crushing it ever since he released his very first song in 2021, and he’s…

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WATCH: Carrie Underwood Talks Motherhood Before Kicking Off Highly-Anticipated Denim & Rhinestones Tour

Posted on October 14, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

As Country music powerhouse Carrie Underwood prepares to embark on her headlining Denim and Rhinestones Tour, she shares how she plans…

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Florida Georgia Line; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Florida Georgia Line Shares Unreleased Song, ‘Life,’ Off Upcoming Greatest Hits Album

Posted on October 14, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Country duo Florida Georgia Line recently performed together for the last time, now that both members, Brian Kelly and Tyler…

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Chase Rice Brings Outlaw Anthem, ‘Way Down Yonder,’ To Life In New Video, Talks New Music

Posted on October 14, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Chase Rice is entering his outlaw era with the release of his latest tune, “Way Down Yonder,” and its accompanying…

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Luke Combs; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Luke Combs Smashes Global Records, Immediately Sells Out Nearly Every Show On 2023 World Tour

Posted on October 14, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Fans hoping to attend one of the dates on Luke Combs’ massive world tour had to be quick with their…

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Randy Rogers Band; Photo by Peter Zavadil

Q&A: Randy Rogers Talks 20 Years Of Randy Rogers Band And New Album, ‘Homecoming’

Posted on October 14, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

The just-released project marks the band’s ninth studio album.

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Chase Rice; Photo by Chris Hollo

WATCH: Chase Rice Debuts Emotional Unreleased Song, ‘For A Day’ On Grand Ole Opry Stage

Posted on October 13, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Chase Rice stepped into the historic circle of the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, Oct. 11 to perform “Way Down…

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Morgan Wallen at Arlington’s Globe Life Field; Photo by David Lehr

Morgan Wallen Wraps Record-Breaking Dangerous Tour, Earns 7th No. 1 With ‘You Proof’

Posted on October 13, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Wallen played to a whopping 839,704 fans throughout the trek.

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Kane Brown, Katelyn Brown; Photo by Alex Alvga

Kane Brown And Katelyn Brown Celebrate Anniversary With ‘CMT Artists of the Year’ Date Night: ‘Thank God I Found You’

Posted on October 13, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Country star Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn attended the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year celebration at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony…

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