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.
WATCH: Lower Broadway Singer Kayley Green Dazzles Alongside Keith Urban In Nashville: ‘The Coolest Experience Of My Life’
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Nashville, TN is a city full of talented artists just hoping that one day, they’ll get their big break. Keith…
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Scotty McCreery Receives Angels Among Us Award For Support Of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: ‘Such An Honor’
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Once I hear St. Jude, it’s not a question. I don’t have to look at my calendar, don’t have to ask the wife, it’s a yes.”
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New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Nate Smith, Tiera Kennedy, Ian Munsick, Mackenzie Carpenter, & More
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Home is where the heart is, and this crop of artists is speaking to that truth. Whether they’ve moved on…
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Garth Brooks And Trisha Yearwood Rally Fans To Help Build Habitat For Humanity Homes: ‘The BEST Work You Will Ever Do’
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country music power couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will be heading to Charlotte, NC to serve as next year’s…
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LISTEN: Brandon Davis Sets His Sights High And Places Value On Patience in New Song, ‘I Can Wait’
Posted on October 9, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Rising country artist Brandon Davis has faith that he has an even brighter future ahead of him, and in his…
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Madeline Edwards Announces Debut Album, ‘Crashlanded’ Upon Release Of New Song, ‘Too Much Of A Good Thing’
Posted on October 7, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Edwards signed with Warner Music Nashville to release the project.
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Cole Swindell Continues To Dominate Country Radio Charts With ‘She Had Me At Heads Carolina’
Posted on October 7, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Cole Swindell has another major feat on his hands with his latest release, “She Had Me At Heads Carolina.” The…
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Live In The Vineyard Brings Country Music To Colorado With Elevation Beaver Creek
Posted on October 6, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country Music reached new heights during a unique three-day experience that’s fittingly titled, Elevation Beaver Creek. Born from the success…
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Madeline Merlo Opens New Chapter Of Creativity With Latest EP, ‘Slide’: ‘It’s Been A Long Process’
Posted on October 6, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
It had been “2 years, 5 months and 24 days” since rising country artist Madeline Merlo released new music, but…
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Spencer Crandall Postpones First Weekend Of Headlining Tour: ‘It Kills Me To Not Play These Shows’
Posted on October 5, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Spender Crandall took to social media on Wednesday, Oct. 5 to announce that due to the sickness he has been…
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