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.
Brett Young Answers 40 Questions for His 40th Birthday
Posted on March 30, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
Country superstar Brett Young recently stepped onto the stage for the Country Now Live series. Before his remarkable performance though, he…
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Mickey Guyton and Breland Collaborate on ‘Cross Country’ Remix
Posted on March 26, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
Genre-fluid artist Breland and Grammy-nominated artist Mickey Guyton have come together to blur the lines of musical genres with a…
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LANCO Brings ‘Near Mrs.’ To Life with New Video Featuring Their Wives and Families
Posted on March 22, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
Amidst their dazzling performance of their latest single, “Near Mrs.,” LANCO incorporated footage of the leading ladies behind the song…
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Dustin Lynch Gives Second Life to ‘Thinking ‘Bout You’ with New Single Featuring MacKenzie Porter
Posted on March 19, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
‘I knew we needed to shine a light on this song,” Lynch explains.
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Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd Learn to Juggle Parenting and Music
Posted on March 18, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
In the midst of raising their son Hayes, Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd recently released their infectious new single, “Chasing…
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Thomas Rhett Credits His Father, Rhett Akins, For His Love of Music
Posted on March 18, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
There’s no doubt that country superstar Thomas Rhett blends his love for music and for his family together. From an…
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Darius Rucker Creates a ‘Masterpiece’ with Latest Single
Posted on March 17, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
On March 22, Darius Rucker’s brand new single, “My Masterpiece” will hit country radio airwaves. Along with his 10th No….
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Parmalee Returns To No.1 with ‘Just The Way’ Featuring Blanco Brown
Posted on March 16, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
Stoney Creek Records’ band Parmalee is making a comeback in the country music scene after receiving their second No. 1…
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Six Things You Didn’t Know About Russell Dickerson’s ‘Southern Symphony’ Album Experience
Posted on March 11, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
It has been a few months since Russell Dickerson released his second album, Southern Symphony, but the buzz hasn’t died…
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Tim McGraw Shows His Mom Some Love with Sweet Birthday Message: ‘She is a Hero’
Posted on March 10, 2021
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Madeleine O’Connell
In celebration of his mother on her birthday, Tim McGraw writes, “She is a hero in our book,” in a…
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