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.
When Blake Shelton’s Time On ‘The Voice’ Officially Comes To An End, He Hopes To Take This Special Item With Him
Posted on January 26, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
As Blake Shelton heads into his last season as a coach on NBC’s The Voice, he’s preparing to leave behind plenty…
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Exclusive Premiere: Canaan Cox Debuts Captivating Music Video For New Single, ‘Hate Me More’
Posted on January 26, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country Now has the first look at Cox’s “Hate Me More” video.
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Alana Springsteen Experiences Full-Circle Moment In ‘you don’t deserve a country song’ Music Video
Posted on January 25, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Springsteen’s Grand Ole Opry dreams come true in her new video.
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Scotty McCreery And Megan Moroney To Join Brooks & Dunn’s Extended Reboot 2023 Tour: ‘Together, Let’s Rock The House!!’
Posted on January 25, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
This summer, Brooks & Dunn will return to the road for the next leg of their Reboot 2023 Tour. Along…
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Thomas Rhett’s 5-Year-Old Daughter Starts To Recognize His Fame And Questions, ‘Why Do People Like You?’
Posted on January 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I love how blunt kids say stuff,” the father of four admitted.
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Lauren Alaina Jams Out To Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ As She Shows Off Her Getting-Ready Process In Transformation Video
Posted on January 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Lauren Alaina is hopping on the GRWM (get ready with me) trend.
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Garth Brooks Says 2023 Will Be The Busiest Year Of His Career
Posted on January 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
What does Garth Brooks have planned for 2023?
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Parker McCollum Reconnects With Former Teacher In Heartwarming Twitter Exchange
Posted on January 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Sometimes I wonder what my AP Environmental Science teacher is doing now days,” he wrote.
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Clint Black, Lisa Hartman Black, & Lily Pearl Black Join Forces For Special TV Performance
Posted on January 24, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
The talented family is currently in the midst of the Mostly Hits and The Mrs. Tour.
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Luke Combs Reflects On Meeting Nicole Hocking: ‘I Met My Wife Before I Had Anything Going On’
Posted on January 23, 2023
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Madeleine O’Connell
Combs recently opened up about how he stays grounded as his fame continues to grow.
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