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.
St. Jude Country Cares Seminar Creates Eye-Opening Experience For Country Music Industry
Posted on October 11, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Alabama’s lead singer, Randy Owen had a pivotal vision that came to life for the first time in 1989 when…
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Here’s Why Keith Urban Is Not Returning To ‘The Voice’
Posted on October 11, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Keith Urban shared that while he has enjoyed being in the coaching seat for The Voice Australia alongside fellow judges Jessica Mauboy,…
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WATCH: Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning Endure Hilarious ‘CMA Bootcamp’ To Prepare For Co-Hosting Duties
Posted on October 11, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning are “fired up” as they prepare to host this year’s CMA Awards. In order to…
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WATCH: Alexandra Kay Shares The Emotional Moment She Finds Out She’ll Be Making Her Opry Debut
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Alexandra Kay recently received the surprise of a lifetime when she found out that she will get to make her…
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Will Rascal Flatts’ Farewell Tour Be Rescheduled? Gary LeVox Weighs In
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country music band, Rascal Flatts, was among the many artists that were forced to cancel a tour in 2020, but…
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HARDY Surprises With Three New Songs, Reveals Plans To Release A Half Country, Half Rock Album, ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
HARDY is starting the week off on a high note with the release of three new tracks – “here lies…
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WATCH: Lower Broadway Singer Kayley Green Dazzles Alongside Keith Urban In Nashville: ‘The Coolest Experience Of My Life’
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Nashville, TN is a city full of talented artists just hoping that one day, they’ll get their big break. Keith…
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Scotty McCreery Receives Angels Among Us Award For Support Of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: ‘Such An Honor’
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Once I hear St. Jude, it’s not a question. I don’t have to look at my calendar, don’t have to ask the wife, it’s a yes.”
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New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Nate Smith, Tiera Kennedy, Ian Munsick, Mackenzie Carpenter, & More
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Home is where the heart is, and this crop of artists is speaking to that truth. Whether they’ve moved on…
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Garth Brooks And Trisha Yearwood Rally Fans To Help Build Habitat For Humanity Homes: ‘The BEST Work You Will Ever Do’
Posted on October 10, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country music power couple Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood will be heading to Charlotte, NC to serve as next year’s…
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