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.
Maddie & Tae Detail Their ‘Intense’ New Project: ‘It’s About As Honest As We’ve Ever Been’
Posted on September 23, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Maddie & Tae continue to share their stories of raw vulnerability in their new collection of songs, Through The Madness Vol….
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Jon Pardi And Wife Summer Expecting First Child: ‘I’m Ready To Start A New Adventure’
Posted on September 22, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Jon Pardi and his wife Summer announced they will welcome their first child in early 2023. “I’m ready to start…
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WATCH: 25-Year-Old Sadie Bass Overcomes Stage Fright During Blind Audition For ‘The Voice’
Posted on September 21, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Sadie Bass, a 25-year-old Michigan native who currently resides in Nashville, took a big leap when she auditioned for Season…
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WATCH: Blake Shelton ‘Blown Away’ By Bryce Leatherwood’s Rendition Of ‘Goodbye Time’ On ‘The Voice’
Posted on September 21, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
On the second night of blind auditions for Season 22 of The Voice, the longest-running coach, Blake Shelton finally started to build his…
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Chapel Hart Earns Multiple Standing Ovations During Opry Debut
Posted on September 20, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Chapel Hart is fresh off their America’s Got Talent (AGT) experience where they earned a Golden Buzzer from the judges…
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Shania Twain Prepares To Enter The ‘Next Chapter’ Of Her Career With New Song, ‘Waking Up Dreaming’
Posted on September 20, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Shania Twain was happy to announce that she’s not done with releasing new music this year. The “That Don’t Impress…
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Carly Pearce Says She Plans To Be ‘100 Percent Vulnerable’ In Her Next Album
Posted on September 20, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Carly Pearce saw great success with her personal collection that dropped last fall, 29: Written In Stone. The aftermath was filled with…
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Who Is Jay Allen? Five Things To Know About The Season 22 ‘The Voice’ Contestant
Posted on September 19, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Jay Allen is set to appear as a contestant on season 22 of The Voice, an opportunity he has been working toward…
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WATCH: Blake Shelton And Kelly Clarkson Perform Duet Of ‘Austin’ On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’
Posted on September 19, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Blake Shelton reunited with former The Voice coach, Kelly Clarkson, to kick off the LA premiere week of her show, The Kelly Clarkson…
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Heartbreak-Induced Insomnia Inspired Chayce Beckham’s ‘Keeping Me Up All Night’
Posted on September 19, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Beckham says he was literally “up all night” before the song was written.
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