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.
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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Keith Urban Recalls The Moment He First Heard ‘Brown Eyes Baby,’ Talks New Album, Taking His Family On The Road, and More
Posted on August 19, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
This year, Keith Urban has proved once again that he is more than just a performer, he’s an entertainer who…
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Exclusive: Justin Moore Talks ‘With A Woman You Love,’ Balancing Family Life with His Career, and New Music
Posted on August 18, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Moore teased his upcoming album, revealing that two duets will be featured on the project.
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WATCH: Chase Rice Documents His Travels From Key West To Colorado In New Music Video
Posted on August 17, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Chase Rice evokes the sentimental feelings of the great American road trip in the music video for his latest single,…
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Corey Kent Reflects On Life-Changing Success Of ‘Wild As Her:’ ‘It’s Pretty Crazy’
Posted on August 8, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I don’t think you ever anticipate putting a song out that’s gonna change your life,” Kent admits.
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Dierks Bentley Stresses The Importance Of ‘Being Present’ With New Single, ‘Gold’
Posted on August 8, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Gold” sets the tone for Bentley’s upcoming 10th studio album.
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