Madeleine O'Connell

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.

Amy Grant; Photo by Josh Brasted/CMA

Amy Grant Shares Health Update Following Bike Accident That Resulted In Her Having To Relearn To Sing

Posted on February 26, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Nearly two years after the accident, Grant continues to recover.

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Warren Zeiders; Photo by Edgar Evan

Warren Zeiders Reflects On Earning His First No. 1 With ‘Pretty Little Poison’: ‘I Am So Honored’

Posted on February 26, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The breakout star’s debut release tops both the Mediabase Country Airplay Chart and the Billboard Country Airplay Chart this week.

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Jimmy Buffett; Photo by Jean-Philippe Piter

Jimmy Buffett Day: Music Legend To Be Honored In The State Of Florida

Posted on February 26, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Buffett’s musical legacy will live on in the Sunshine State.

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Reba McEntire Shuts Down False Reports Claiming She Is Leaving ‘The Voice’

Posted on February 26, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“This is not true,” the country music icon urges.

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Kacey Musgraves; Photo Courtesy Boy Smells

Kacey Musgraves Debuts ‘Deeper Well’ Candle For $56

Posted on February 23, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The candle is the official “scentscape” of her forthcoming new album.

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Bailey Zimmerman; Photo by Isaac Mason, AJ Astle

‘Holy Smokes’ By Bailey Zimmerman: A Tale Of Young Love and Taboo Romance

Posted on February 23, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“This song takes me back to the first time I fell in love at 17,” the rising star shares of the track.

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Ella Langley, Kameron Marlowe; Photo Courtesy YouTube

Kameron Marlowe And Ella Langley Ignite Their Tension-Filled Emotions In New ‘Strangers’ Music Video

Posted on February 23, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The rising stars put their acting skills to the test in the just-released clip.

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Darius Rucker; Photo by Jim Wright

What To Expect From Darius Rucker’s Memoir, ‘Life’s Too Short’

Posted on February 23, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Rucker is ready to give fans an unfiltered look at his life.

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Photo Courtesy Of Jordan Davis

Jordan Davis Dreams Of A World Where ‘Good News Sold’

Posted on February 22, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This is a song that Davis felt compelled to record.

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Randy Travis, Oliver Anthony; Photo Courtesy Randy Travis

Country Icon Randy Travis Surprises At Oliver Anthony’s Sold-Out Nashville Concert

Posted on February 22, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Anthony admitted he “can’t believe this is real life” after Travis made a surprise appearance at this concert.

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