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.
Cassadee Pope Plots Her Next Career Move: ‘I’m Moving Away From The Country Space’
Posted on December 8, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Cassadee Pope has been paving her own path in the music industry since winning Season 3 of The Voice and even before, when…
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Sam Hunt, Kelsea Ballerini, Jordan Davis, And More Sport ‘This Shirt Saves Lives’ T-Shirts In Support Of St. Jude
Posted on December 8, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country music community is once again coming together to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with this year’s This…
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Ashley McBryde And John Osborne Join Forces To Perform ‘Gospel Night At The Strip Club’ On ‘The Tonight Show’
Posted on December 7, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Grammy nominees Ashley McBryde and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne joined “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Tuesday (Dec….
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Tim McGraw Shares Heartfelt Message To ‘My Little Girl,’ Audrey McGraw, On 21st Birthday
Posted on December 6, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Faith Hill also shared a sweet message for the couple’s youngest daughter.
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Lily Pearl Black Talks First EP And Life On The Road With Parents, Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black
Posted on December 6, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is something that I have been looking forward to for so long,” Lily Pearl shares of the three-track project.
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Dalton Dover Makes Opry Debut Following Invite From Blake Shelton: ‘I Still Can’t Believe I Stepped In That Circle’
Posted on December 6, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
In 2021, Dalton Dover was experiencing the Grand Ole Opry on a tour with his family, and on Saturday (Dec….
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The ‘Queen Of Country,’ Reba McEntire To Be Featured In New ‘Superstar’ Special
Posted on December 6, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Over the years, Reba McEntire has become a beloved household name not just as one of the most successful female recording…
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Online Scammer Posing As Cole Swindell Prompts Unintentional Home Break-In
Posted on December 5, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
According to a report on Facebook by police in Ellendsburg, WA, two people were recently detained after unlawfully entering a home,…
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Blake Shelton Suggests Neal McCoy As Possible ‘The Voice’ Coach Replacement
Posted on December 5, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Blake Shelton has chosen to step down from his coaching chair on NBC’s The Voice after serving the longest run for 23…
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Dolly Parton Is Officially On TikTok: ‘Better Late Than Never’
Posted on December 5, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Dolly Parton has joined the pool of talented creators on the social media platform, TikTok. She announced the news on…
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