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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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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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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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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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 is entering his outlaw era with the release of his latest tune, “Way Down Yonder,” and its accompanying…
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Fans hoping to attend one of the dates on Luke Combs’ massive world tour had to be quick with their…
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The just-released project marks the band’s ninth studio album.
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Chase Rice stepped into the historic circle of the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, Oct. 11 to perform “Way Down…
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Wallen played to a whopping 839,704 fans throughout the trek.
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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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