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.
WATCH: Ashley Cooke Drops ‘Back In The Saddle’ Music Video With TikTok Star Tayler Holder
Posted on October 1, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Rising country star Ashley Cooke has been no stranger to wearing her heart on her sleeve. Since she first started…
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Gwen Stefani Admits She ‘Didn’t Know’ Who Blake Shelton Was Before Joining ‘The Voice’
Posted on October 1, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m gonna be brutally honest,” she shared.
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WATCH: Kelly Clarkson Reveals She Was ‘Inebriated’ When Recording ‘You’re Drunk, Go Home’ For Kelsea Ballerini’s New Record
Posted on September 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I can’t actually tell that full story on TV, but it’s quite funny,” Clarkson teased.
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Ben Burgess’ Emotional Debut Album Will Induce ‘Tears The Size Of Texas’
Posted on September 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
After years of writing songs for other artists, Ben Burgess is finally getting the chance to wear his artist hat….
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Matt Stell Shares A Taste Of What’s To Come On His New Album With ‘One Of Us’
Posted on September 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is the kind of song that I moved to town to cut,” Stell says.
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Q&A: Zach Williams Talks New Album, Headlining Tour, Working With Walker Hayes & More
Posted on September 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Williams’ first project in three years, ‘A Hundred Highways, is out now.
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Keith Urban Creates ‘Utopian Existence’ For His Chicago Fans On The Speed Of Now Tour
Posted on September 30, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
“My job is to make sure that every one of you forgets about your life outside of this place right now,” Urban promised.
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Q&A: George Birge On Giving New Life To Neal McCoy’s ‘Wink’ With ‘That Drink,’ ‘Mind On You’ Hitting Country Radio, & More
Posted on September 29, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
After George Birge went viral on TikTok with his song “Beer Beer, Truck Truck,” everything started to fall into place….
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New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Dylan Schneider, Callista Clark, Drew Baldridge, & More
Posted on September 29, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Music often serves as an escape from reality and these new releases are doing just that as they encourage a…
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BREAKING: CMT To Honor Alan Jackson With ‘Artist Of A Lifetime’ Award: ‘I’m Very Proud’
Posted on September 29, 2022
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country music icon Alan Jackson will receive the “Artist of a Lifetime” award at the 2022 CMT Artists of the Year during a 90-minute…
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