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.
Pillbox Patti Shares Snippet Of Unreleased Song Following The Overturning Of Roe v. Wade
Posted on June 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Nashville songwriter Nicolette Hayford has stepped into the artist world as Pillbox Patti, giving her the chance to share her…
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Cody Johnson Reveals He’s Currently Working On Three Albums
Posted on June 29, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Cody Johnson has been capturing the hearts of fans with his vulnerability and classic country sound and based on his…
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Kip Moore Talks ‘Fire On Wheels,’ Admits He Let His ‘Inhibitions Down’ In New Video
Posted on June 29, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Moore will embark on the Fire On Wheels Tour this fall.
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Peytan Porter Offers a Glimpse Into ‘All Of The Parts’ Of Her Personality With Debut Project, ‘In My Head’
Posted on June 24, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Growing up, singer-songwriter Peytan Porter viewed Nashville as the equivalent to Disney World for artists. In her mind, country singers…
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Easton Corbin Tips His Hat to Merle Haggard in New Release, ‘Hey Merle’
Posted on June 20, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
From the start of his career to his passing in 2016, Merle Haggard had a strong impact on artists worldwide….
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Brett Eldredge Gets Vulnerable, Encourages Self-Acceptance On New Album, ‘Songs About You’
Posted on June 17, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Today, Brett Eldredge released his seventh studio album, Songs About You. This project follows Sunday Drive, the record that began…
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Kameron Marlowe Talks ‘Girl On Fire,’ Gives Update On Forthcoming Album
Posted on June 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Following right behind the streaming and radio success of his single, “Steady Heart,” Kameron Marlowe has released his highly-anticipated, “Girl…
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‘The Voice’ Alums Clint Sherman and Carson Peters Share Story Behind New Collab, ‘Happy to Drive’
Posted on June 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Singer-songwriters Clint Sherman and Carson Peters started off as competitors on Season 21 of the singing competition show, The Voice….
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Jordan Davis Shares How His Family Inspired His New Single, ‘What My World Spins Around,’ Reveals New Album Is ‘In The Works’
Posted on May 27, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Jordan Davis follows up his back-to-back No. 1’s with the release of his highly anticipated new single, “What My World…
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WATCH: Maddie Poppe and Boyfriend Caleb Lee Hutchinson Star in ‘One That Got Away’ Music Video
Posted on May 25, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Season 16 American Idol winner, Maddie Poppe released a music video featuring fellow Idol alum/boyfriend – Caleb Lee Hutchinson. The…
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