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.
Zach Top, HunterGirl, Maddox Batson and More To Perform At Spotify House’s Fresh Finds Rooftop At CMA Fest 2024 [Exclusive]
Posted on May 29, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
See the full lineup for the Fresh Finds Rooftop.
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Darius Rucker Releases Vulnerable And Honest Memoir, ‘Life’s Too Short’
Posted on May 28, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I always said that if I ever wrote the book, I was going to be honest as I could be,” Rucker shared.
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Country Next: Ryan And Rory
Posted on May 24, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
We are proud to showcase country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. In this installment, we talk with Ryan and Rory.
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Travis Denning Unveils Personal Life Stories On His Debut Album, ‘Roads That Go Nowhere’ [Exclusive Interview]
Posted on May 24, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I want this to be a picture of reflection of good, bad, ugly, great, beautiful moments in my life and the ones I’ve yet to go to,” Denning explained.
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WATCH: Jelly Roll Debuts Brand-New, Unreleased Song ‘I Am Not OK’ During ‘The Voice’ Finale
Posted on May 22, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The unreleased song is expected to appear on Jelly Roll’s next album.
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Jon Pardi Extends Mr. Saturday Night Tour Through The Fall
Posted on May 21, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Joining Pardi on select dates of this upcoming run are rising stars Larry Fleet, Pricilla Block, and Meghan Patrick.
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Martina McBride Tapped To Judge New Magnolia Network Talent Competition Show, ‘Second Chance Stage’
Posted on May 21, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The show will debut this fall.
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See The Trailer For Reba McEntire’s New Sitcom, ‘Happy’s Place’
Posted on May 21, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The official trailer for Reba McEntire’s brand-new sitcom coming to NBC this fall, Happy’s Place, is out now. Within this preview,…
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LISTEN: Luke Combs Drops Thrilling New Single, ‘Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma,’ From Upcoming ‘Twisters: The Album’
Posted on May 21, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The star-studded project is set to drop Friday, July 19 in conjunction with the highly anticipated new film, “Twisters.”
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Morgan Wallen Hand Draws A Fan’s Tattoo During Record-Breaking Show
Posted on May 20, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The lucky fan dubbed this a “dream come true” moment.
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