Madeleine O'Connell

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.

Travis Denning; Photo by Eric Ryan Anderson

Travis Denning Stays ‘Honest and True’ To Himself On New EP, ‘Might As Well Be Me’

Posted on August 5, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’ve got a lot to sing about,” the rising star admits.

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Luke Combs, Dalton, Photo Courtesy David Bergman, www.davidbergman.net

Luke Combs Fulfills Fan’s Dying Wish With Exclusive Concert Experience and a Trip To Dollywood

Posted on August 3, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

With only 12 months left to live, 22-year-old Dalton had a dream to see and meet Luke Combs in person….

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Chase Rice; Photo by Kaiser Cunningham

Chase Rice Sets The Bar High For His Forthcoming Album With New Single, ‘Key West & Colorado’

Posted on July 29, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Rice says his forthcoming project is his “best record ever.”

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Bailey Zimmerman; Photo by Chris Ashlee

Bailey Zimmerman Proves He’s Country Music’s Next Big Thing As ‘Fall In Love’ Makes Impressive Impact at Radio

Posted on July 13, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Bailey Zimmerman’s debut single, “Fall In Love” has been racing up the charts since its release. He’s currently the most-added…

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Michael Ray, Gary Allan; Photos by Andrew Wendowski

Michael Ray Says Gary Allan Is ‘One of the Best’, Reveals He Hopes To Collaborate With Him In The Future

Posted on July 8, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

When Michael Ray was a budding artist just learning to play the guitar, he looked up to the skills of…

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Pillbox Patti; Photo by Alexa Kinigopoulos

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; Getty Images for iHeartRadio

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; Photo Provided

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; Photo by Libby Danforth

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; Photo by John Shearer

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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