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.
Emily Ann Roberts Shares Top Five Touring Essentials Ahead Of Blake Shelton Tour
Posted on February 21, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Food and fashion are top priorities for the rising star.
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Beyoncé Makes History As The First Black Woman To Earn A No. 1 On Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Chart
Posted on February 21, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The Texas native replaced Zach Bryan and Kacey Musgraves’ duet “I Remember Everything” in the No.1 spot.
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Dan + Shay’s Shay Mooney Surprises Sister Gabrielle With Dream Home Renovation After Near-Death Scare
Posted on February 20, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The renovation was documented on HGTV’s ‘Fixer to Fabulous.’
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Kane Brown Reveals The Personal Reason Why He Did Not Attend Lauren Alaina’s Wedding
Posted on February 20, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Kane and Lauren have been friends since childhood, so why did he skip her wedding?
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Garth Brooks Announces Official Grand Opening Date For Friends In Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk
Posted on February 20, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The superstar’s Nashville bar will soon celebrate its official grand opening.
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Luke Bryan Admits American Idol ‘Doesn’t Always Get It Right’ After Lainey Wilson Was Rejected Seven Times
Posted on February 18, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bryan admits he was unaware that Wilson auditioned for the show.
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Remember When Clint Black And Lisa Hartman Black Starred In ‘Still Holding On: The Legend of Cadillac Jack?’
Posted on February 17, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Clint and Lisa can sing and act!
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The Real-Life Love Triangle That Inspired The Iconic Hit, ‘Suspicious Minds’
Posted on February 17, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song was made famous by Elvis and later recorded by artists such as Dwight Yoakam and Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter.
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Lorrie Morgan Honors Late Husband Keith Whitley With Heartfelt Rendition Of ‘Don’t Close Your Eyes’
Posted on February 17, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Morgan says this is one of her “favorite Keith Whitley songs to sing.”
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Nate Smith Ties Morgan Wallen For Longest-Running No.1 of All Time
Posted on February 16, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Smith’s “World On Fire” and Wallen’s “You Proof” dominated the Billboard Country Airplay chart.
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