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.
Thomas Rhett Reveals How One Line Sparked His New Song ‘Ain’t A Bad Life’ With Jordan Davis
Posted on September 22, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The collaborative track was the most-added song at country radio this week.
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Cole Swindell Calls For A More Peaceful World In New Ballad ‘Make Heaven Crowded’
Posted on September 22, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Can you imagine what this world would look like if we were all just good to each other?”
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Riley Green Gives Determined Fan a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Duet With Him – and She Crushed It!
Posted on September 22, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I just thought to myself you’ve just got to go up there and have fun!”
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Carrie Underwood Mourns The Loss Of ‘Jesus, Take The Wheel’ Songwriter, Brett James
Posted on September 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Some things are just unfathomable.”
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Dustin Lynch Remembers Late Songwriter Brett James As A Mentor, Friend, And Inspiration
Posted on September 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“[He] took a chance on a young songwriter, which was me early on…”
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Parker McCollum To Launch 14-Date U.S. Tour In Early 2026
Posted on September 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We cant wait to see y’all in a new year.”
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Chase McDaniel Releases Debut Album: ‘Music is How My Soul Communicates’
Posted on September 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“These finished songs are like the light at the end of the tunnel.”
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Josh Ross On Growth, Honesty, And The Making Of His Debut Album, ‘Later Tonight’
Posted on September 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Ross poured his heart and soul into making this album, which he says is a collection of songs that “showcase the depth of who I am.”
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Noah Thompson Talks New Single, ‘Find ‘Em In A Bar,’ Life On Tour, And Being A Dad
Posted on September 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Thompson has been touring and writing “as much as possible.”
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Chase Rice Reveals How A Drive Through Colorado Turned Into Inspiration For His New Album, ‘Eldora’
Posted on September 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The album features Rice’s raw vocals with no doctoring.
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