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.
Posted on January 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This 18-track collection is Brown’s best work yet.
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Posted on January 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…it kind of became this autobiographical thing that became important to us.”
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Posted on January 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The upcoming trek will feature an array of special guests, including George Birge, Vincent Mason, and more.
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Posted on January 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marks the debut track from Parmalee’s forthcoming album, “Fell In Love With A Cowgirl.”
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Posted on January 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I hope there’s relatability in the songs we chose and that the lyrics within them strike a chord…”
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Posted on January 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
HARDY and his wife Caleigh have made it a tradition to have a tattoo station set up at each of their “big life event” celebrations.
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Posted on January 24, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The project is slated to release on Feb. 21.
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Posted on January 24, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I grew up in the lifestyle of country living and cowboy living and just listening to Tim McGraw and George Strait…”
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Posted on January 24, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The powerful new song appears on McNown’s just-released album of the same name.
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Posted on January 23, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m 22 weeks…which is a long time to hide a pregnancy, by the way…”
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