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.
Blessing Offor Strikes A Pose With Dierks Bentley And Gary LeVox Ahead Of His Opry Debut
Posted on November 14, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Before stepping into the historic circle to make his Grand Ole Opry debut, Nigerian-born singer/songwriter, Blessing Offor, ended up crossing…
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Randy Houser Talks New Album, ‘Note To Self,’ And Says Huck Is ‘A Great Big Brother’ To Baby Banks
Posted on November 14, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
It’s been three years since country star Randy Houser has assembled an album, but the time has finally come for…
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LISTEN: Walker Hayes Releases ‘Face In The Crowd,’ A New Song Inspired By His Wife Laney
Posted on November 11, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Walker Hayes is proving once again that his wife, Laney, is his ultimate muse. In his new heartfelt song, “Face…
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Brantley Gilbert Surprises With New Album, Releases ‘Heaven By Then’ With Blake Shelton and Featuring Vince Gill
Posted on November 11, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Brantley Gilbert’s just-released sixth studio album is jam-packed with a star-studded group of writers and collaborators. His project titled, So Help…
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WATCH: Megan Moroney Brings The Fun To The CMA Awards Red Carpet with Jelly Roll, Priscilla Block, ERNEST & More
Posted on November 11, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Viral sensation Megan Moroney stepped onto the red carpet of The 56th Annual CMA Awards red carpet on Nov 9. to serve…
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Bobby Bones Says He Feels Like He’s ‘Won The Real Lottery’ With Wife, Caitlin
Posted on November 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bobby Bones recently took to social media to share a carousel of photos of him and his wife, Caitlin Parker…
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Kelsea Ballerini Has The Best Reaction To Wearing The Same Dress As MacKenzie Porter On The CMA Red Carpet
Posted on November 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Kelsea Ballerini is shutting down any “who wore it best” comments between her and MacKenzie Porter after they showed up…
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Maren Morris Skips CMA Awards Red Carpet, Stages Her Own Photoshoot Set To Taylor Swift’s ‘Karma’
Posted on November 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Instead of hitting the red carpet outside of Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for the 2022 CMA Awards, country star Maren Morris…
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Reba McEntire Revives Her 1995 Look For 2022 CMA Awards
Posted on November 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
When Reba McEntire stepped onto the stage of the CMA Awards on Wednesday evening (Nov. 9), she was dressed to…
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BREAKING: Jimmie Allen Will No Longer Perform At The 2022 CMA Awards
Posted on November 9, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Just hours before the 56th Annual CMA Awards are set to begin, country star Jimmie Allen took to social media to…
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