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.
HARDY and Lainey Wilson Join Forces For Powerful New Song ‘wait in the truck’
Posted on August 26, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
HARDY and Lainey Wilson are changing the game with the release of “wait in the truck.”
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Kelsea Ballerini Honors Musical Hero Shania Twain By Wearing Her 1999 GRAMMYs Dress To ACM Honors
Posted on August 25, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“If you’re hero is Shania Twain, meet your hero. You may become friends and she may even let you wear…
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ACM Triple Crown Award Recipient Miranda Lambert Sizzles In Fiery Orange Mini Dress at ACM Honors
Posted on August 25, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Lambert is the most celebrated artist in ACM Awards history.
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Shania Twain Blends Drama and Elegance As She Rocks Two Stunning Gowns At ACM Honors
Posted on August 25, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Shania Twain turned heads on the red carpet ahead of Wednesday’s 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors. Her plunging…
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Priscilla Block Talks ‘Off The Deep End,’ Reveals Which Bar On Broadway Fans Can Find Her ‘Shuttin’ Down’
Posted on August 24, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Priscilla Block keeps the party going with her highly anticipated carefree anthem, “Off The Deep End.” The rising star caught…
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Kelly Clarkson Details The ‘Very Important’ Reason She Took A Season Off ‘The Voice’
Posted on August 24, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It was really important to me to shut down for a minute,” she said.
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Parker McCollum On Writing Sad Songs and How A Past Breakup With His Now-Wife Inspired His New Single, ‘Handle On You’
Posted on August 23, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
When Parker McCollum wrote his latest single, “Handle On You,” he was in a dark place, and rekindling the flame…
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Luke Bryan Is Selling Popcorn Harvested On His Tennessee Farm For A Good Cause
Posted on August 23, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Maybe one day, if I’m the modern-day Orville Redenbacher, maybe this will turn into a multi-billion-dollar popcorn enterprise,” Bryan joked.
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WATCH: Dierks Bentley and His 13-Year-Old Daughter Evie Join Forces To Sing Pink Hit During Beers On Me Tour
Posted on August 22, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Like father like daughter!
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WATCH: Blake Shelton Rocks A Mullet And Cowboy Hat For ’90s-Inspired ‘No Body’ Music Video
Posted on August 22, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“No Body” is guaranteed to be Shelton’s next big radio hit.
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