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.
Corey Kent Taps Koe Wetzel For Raw, Country-Rock Infused ‘Rocky Mountain Low’
Posted on December 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I got my buddy Koe Wetzel to jump on the second verse, and he was the person I pictured when writing that part so having him on the track just makes it feel even more authentic,” Kent explains.
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Dasha Puts Her Stamp on Ricky Manning’s Viral Hit, ‘Someone Else & Jesus’
Posted on December 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I did this feature for me, really truly, this is something that I wanted to do as an artist, as a songwriter,” she explained.
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Tucker Wetmore Isn’t Holding Back – Or Slowing Down – With His New Song, ‘Proving Me Right’
Posted on December 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song is already taking off online, building the kind of momentum that could easily make this one of his biggest hits yet.
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Jelly Roll’s Daughter, Bailee Ann, Surprises Him and Bunnie XO With the ‘Prom’ They Never Got to Have
Posted on December 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The emotional surprise was planned in celebration of Jelly Roll’s 41st birthday.
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Country Thunder Wisconsin Drops a Stacked 2026 Lineup With Keith Urban, Riley Green & More
Posted on December 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The event is returning to Twin Lakes in July for a weekend full of country music.
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HARDY, Miranda Lambert & More Help Raise $350K at ‘Country vs. Cancer’ Benefit Concert
Posted on December 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Thousands of fans, country artists, cancer survivors and more gathered for a good cause.
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Exclusive: Cody Johnson and Michael Martin Murphey Bring New Rendition Of ‘Wildfire’ to Life in Cinematic Music Video
Posted on December 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The collaboration and music video were unveiled in honor of the song’s 50th anniversary.
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WATCH: Lainey Wilson Drops Animated ‘Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!’ Video Featuring Bing Crosby
Posted on December 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Step into my snowy little daydream…”
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Megan Moroney Brings Holiday Charm to ‘CMA Country Christmas’ with ‘All I Want for Christmas Is a Cowboy’
Posted on December 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so excited to be here for CMA Christmas.”
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Everything To Know About ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ Hosted By Reba McEntire
Posted on December 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The beloved tradition returns to NYC with star-studded performances.
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