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.

Matt Stell; Photo by Matthew Berinato

Matt Stell Shares ‘Special’ New Single, ‘Man Made,’ Says New Album Will ‘Cover A Lot Of Bases’

Posted on April 30, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Chart-topping country artist Matt Stell went from playing college basketball to making a career for himself in the music industry….

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Thomas Rhett, Lauren Akins; Photo by Getty Images for CMT

Thomas Rhett Wants Fans To Know His Relationship with Lauren Akins is ‘Not Perfect’

Posted on April 14, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

It’s easy to look at a relationship online when all the best parts are shown as a highlight reel and…

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Jon Langston; Photo Provided

EXCLUSIVE: Jon Langston Unveils Lyric Video For Regretful New Single, ‘Back Words’

Posted on April 7, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Jon Langston is back with a new single, “Back Words,” and it has the potential to be his biggest hit…

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Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani; Photos via Twitter

WATCH: Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani’s Surprise Duet Has Fans Swooning

Posted on April 6, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Over the weekend (April 2), Blake Shelton made the trip to San Diego, CA where he headlined the sold-out Boots…

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Thomas Rhett and Family; Photo via Facebook

Thomas Rhett Wonders ‘How Much Is Too Much’ When It Comes to Talking About His Kids

Posted on April 5, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Thomas Rhett is one of country music’s biggest stars, so it’s only natural for fans to be curious about him…

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Adam Sanders; Photo by Amy Dickerson

Adam Sanders Announces New EP, ‘I Wanna Be Somebody’ – Hear the Title Track Now

Posted on March 17, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Sanders’ new EP arrives on March 25.

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Jon Pardi; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Jon Pardi Prepares for Headlining Tour and New Album: ‘We’re Really Buckling Down’

Posted on March 17, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

2022 is shaping up to be a busy year for Jon Pardi.

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Michael Ray; Photo by Tanner Yeager

Michael Ray Returns To His Hometown For ‘Holy Water’ Music Video: ‘You Really Can’t Recreate This Place’

Posted on March 17, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

“There’s only two paid actors,” Ray shares of the clip, which features his family and friends.

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Jimmie Allen and Lexi Allen; Photo by Getty Images for ACM

Jimmie Allen Reveals If He and Wife Lexi Plan To Have More Kids: ‘We Feel Outnumbered’

Posted on March 16, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Jimmie Allen is a father of three but does he have plans to continue to expand his family?  The country…

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Parker McCollum; Photo by Andrew Wendowski, George Strait; Photo by Erika Goldring

Parker McCollum Reacts After a Fan Calls Him the ‘Next George Strait’

Posted on March 10, 2022

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Madeleine O’Connell

Country artist on the rise, Parker McCollum has fans so loyal that they’re calling him the next George Strait. Earlier…

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