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.
Carly Pearce Admits She ‘Hated’ Kelsea Ballerini When They First Met — But That Quickly Changed
Posted on May 21, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I wanted what she had so bad,” Pearce admitted.
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Callista Clark On Her Breakout Success: ‘It’s All Very Surreal’
Posted on May 19, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
If you haven’t heard the name Callista Clark, you will soon. Clark is on the rise in the music industry…
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Jason Aldean Pranks Luke Bryan in the Middle of 1,800 Acres in Hilarious ‘Prank Wars’ Video
Posted on May 12, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Guess who’s gonna wake up all by himself? Mr. “Country boy shake it for me,” Aldean quips.
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Eight Country Music Videos that Feature Moms
Posted on May 9, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
Where would we be with our biggest supporters? What would we do without the women who were there for us…
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Matt Stell’s Mom is his Biggest Supporter, Until it Comes to his Tattoo
Posted on May 7, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
Matt Stell’s mom “came in hot” when he got a surprise tattoo in Vegas.
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Chris Lane and Wife Lauren Prepare for Parenthood with ‘Baby 101’ Class
Posted on May 5, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
In 2019, Chris Lane shared his romantic proposal to wife Lauren on social media, using his single, “Big, Big Plans.”…
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Lindsay Ell Reveals How She and Carly Pearce Bonded Over Their Public Breakups
Posted on May 4, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I have a new best friend,” Ell gushed.
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Exclusive Premiere: Claire Wright Experiences ‘Magic’ and ‘Regret’ in ‘Vice’ Music Video
Posted on April 30, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Life is meant to be enjoyed, so don’t waste it,” country newcomer Claire Wright tells Country Now. “Wherever you’re at,…
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Travis Denning Tips His Hat to Iconic Country Videos of the Early 2000’s with ‘ABBY’
Posted on April 26, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
In order to bring his latest, fan-favorite single, “ABBY,” to life, chart-topping country artist Travis Denning has created a humorous…
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Thomas Rhett Prepares His Return to Touring with New Music
Posted on April 23, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
After an unusually long break from being on the road, Thomas Rhett is ready to make a return to touring…
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