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.
Miranda Lambert Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Kerosene’ With 2005’s ‘I Don’t Love Here Anymore’ And Announces Long-Awaited Vinyl Release
Posted on March 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Miranda Lambert is marking the 20th anniversary of her career-changing major label debut, Kerosene, in a very special way. Today, she…
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Jon Pardi’s ‘She Drives Away’ Captures The Bittersweet Journey Of Fatherhood
Posted on March 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song gives fans another look into Pardi’s next album, HONKYTONK HOLLYWOOD.
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Blake Shelton Announces First Solo Album In Nearly Four Years, ‘For Recreational Use Only’
Posted on March 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
To celebrate the news, Shelton also unveiled a brand-new song, “Let Him In Anyway.”
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Chappell Roan Reveals Why She Decided Write A Country Song
Posted on March 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I can’t call myself the Midwest Princess and not acknowledge country music…”
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Warren Zeiders Gets Candid About The Heartache, Growth & Raw Emotion Behind His Double Album, ‘Relapse, Lies & Betrayal’ [Exclusive]
Posted on March 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“There was just so much I had to say…”
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Alexandra Kay Talks ‘Cupid’s A Cowgirl’ And Her Joyful New Chapter [Exclusive]
Posted on March 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Where I’m at right now … I’m so confident, I’m so happy, and I’m just in a very pink and girly and fun place in my life.”
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Grace Tyler Closes A Chapter On Heartbreak With New EP, ‘Everything I Didn’t Say’
Posted on March 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
With these six songs, Tyler heals her own pain while hoping to bring comfort to others.
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Chase Wright On Tapping Into Real-Life Heartbreak For New Single, ‘Burn It All Down’ [Exclusive]
Posted on March 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I wanted to do something that I haven’t done before,” Wright explains.
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BREAKING: Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant, Garbage Man Doug Kiker, Dead at 32
Posted on March 13, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Doug Kiker, a garbage man from Alabama, who delivered an unforgettable audition for Season 18 of American Idol has died….
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Blake Shelton Reveals He’s Been Hard At Work On A New Album: ‘I’m Really Proud of It’
Posted on March 13, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Shelton is looking forward to sharing his new body of work with fans.
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