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.

Savannah Chrisley, Afghan Hound; Photo by Michael Becker / FOX

Savannah Chrisley Unveiled As Afghan Hound On ‘The Masked Singer’

Posted on March 14, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I was definitely nervous ‘cause I cannot sing,” Chrisley admits to us.

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Oliver Anthony; Photo by Ben Houdijk

Fans Rally To Help Oliver Anthony Reunite With Lost Truck

Posted on March 14, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

This proves the power of the internet.

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Kacey Musgraves; Photo by Kelly Christine Sutton

Kacey Musgraves Reflects On The Moment She Was Told Her Career Would ‘Go Down In Flames’

Posted on March 14, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The Texas native says her label advised her not to release her debut album because it was “depressing.”

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Tyler Hubbard, Kane Brown; Photos by Andrew Wendowski

Tyler Hubbard Reflects On Touring With Kane Brown: A ‘Full Circle’ Moment

Posted on March 13, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The country star recalled a special memory from their very first show together.

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Dierks Bentley; Photo by David Bradley, Chase Rice; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Dierks Bentley Shares Hilarious Encounter Being Mistaken for Chase Rice

Posted on March 13, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Bentley says “the whole bar’ thought he was Rice.

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Ashley McBryde; Photo by Katie Kauss

Ashley McBryde Delivers Powerful Message Of Authenticity With New Single, ‘The Devil I Know’

Posted on March 13, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“The Devil I Know” is the follow-up to the emotional “Light On In The Kitchen.”

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Zach Bryan; Photo by Louis Nice

Zach Bryan Responds To On-Stage Slip-Up: ‘Please Don’t Hate Me’

Posted on March 13, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Bryan mistakingly shouted out the wrong city during his concert and fans were not happy.

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George Birge; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

George Birge Hits the Airwaves With ‘Cowboy Songs’

Posted on March 13, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Here’s a deeper look into the “Cowboy Songs,” Birge’s favorite song he’s ever written.

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Kane Brown, Carly Pearce; Photo Courtesy of Instagram

Carly Pearce Steps In For Katelyn Brown, Sings ‘Thank God’ With Kane Brown At C2C Festival

Posted on March 12, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I was so happy to sing this one this weekend while Katelyn is getting closer & closer to baby #3,” Pearce shared.

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Jelly Roll; Photos via TikTok

See Inside The Journey Of Jelly Roll’s Mouth Transformation

Posted on March 12, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I want a pretty smile,” Jelly Roll declared.

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