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.

Lainey Wilson and Devlin "Duck" Hodges; Photo Courtesy CMA, ABC

Lainey Wilson and Boyfriend ‘Duck’ Hodges Stun in Matching Black Ensembles at the CMA Awards

Posted on November 21, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The lovebirds turned heads on the red carpet!

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Lainey Wilson, Parker McCollum, Miranda Lambert, George Strait; Photo by Disney/Frank Micelotta

Lainey Wilson, Parker McCollum & More Honor George Strait With Special Tribute Performance At 2024 CMA Awards

Posted on November 20, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Strait was the recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Chris Stapleton and Post Malone; Photo by Disney/Frank Micelotta

Post Malone And Chris Stapleton Kick Off 2024 CMA Awards With ‘California Sober’ Performance

Posted on November 20, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This collaboration set the bar high for the night ahead.

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Zach Top, Amelia Taylor; Photo by Disney/Scott Kirkland

Zach Top And Girlfriend, Amelia Taylor, Make Red Carpet Debut At 2024 CMA Awards

Posted on November 20, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

It’s official! Zach Top is off the market.

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Ashley Gorley, Chris Stapleton; Photos by Ed Rode for ASCAP

Ashley Gorley And Chris Stapleton Claim Top Honors At 62nd ASCAP Country Music Awards

Posted on November 19, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The invite-only event also recognized this year’s most-performed country hits.

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Tucker Wetmore; Photo Provided

Tucker Wetmore Brings Energy and Emotion to Sold-Out Chicago Shows

Posted on November 18, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Wetmore showcased his breakout hits and a few unreleased tracks, giving fans a preview of his highly anticipated debut album.

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Riley Green and Megan Moroney; Photos via TikTok

WATCH: Riley Green And Megan Moroney Team Up For ‘Don’t Mind If I Do’ Duet

Posted on November 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The unexpected collaboration took place at Audacy’s Stars and Strings concert.

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Lily Rose; Photo by Justice Lowe

Lily Rose Showcases Her Pop-Punk Edge In Highly Anticipated New Song, ‘Even After Everything’

Posted on November 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This track is only the beginning of the exciting new music Rose is preparing to release.

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Brooks & Dunn with Riley Green and Megan Moroney; Photos via Instagram

Brooks & Dunn Unleash ‘REBOOT II’ With 18 Reimagined Classics Featuring Riley Green, Megan Moroney, & More

Posted on November 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The duo shared that every artist they collaborated with played a role in selecting the tracks they recorded and had input in shaping the production process.

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John Morgan; Photo by Matthew Berinato

John Morgan Dishes On New Song, ‘I Know Better,’ Touring With Nate Smith, And Building His Debut Album [Exclusive]

Posted on November 15, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

As John Morgan continues to make waves on country radio with his Top 25 and rising hit, “Friends like that”…

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