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.
Bailey Zimmerman Took His Time and Trusted His Instincts with Sophomore Album, ‘Different Night Same Rodeo’
Posted on August 8, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m going to make the music that I think my fans that really love me are going to love and be able to relate to.”
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Cole Swindell and Wife Courtney Welcome First Child: ‘Our Greatest Blessing’
Posted on August 8, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The baby girl arrived on Thursday, August 7.
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Lauren Alaina Opens Up About Grief And Growth After Losing Her Father In New Song, ‘Little Things’
Posted on August 8, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“When you have a loss of this magnitude, the little things in life start to matter a lot less..”
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Luke Combs Uses Secret Social Media Accounts To Crowdsource His Next Album
Posted on August 8, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s early on but I really do think it could wind up being the best record I’ve ever made,” Combs previously shared.
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‘The Possum’ and ‘No Show Jones’: The Stories Behind George Jones’ Famous Nicknames
Posted on August 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“There’s no way I can ever live it down,” Jones shared of nickname, “the possum.”
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Brandon Blackstock, Ex-Husband Of Kelly Clarkson And Blake Shelton’s Former Manager, Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Posted on August 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Brandon Blackstock, a longtime talent manager and former husband of renowned singer/songwriter Kelly Clarkson, has died following a private battle…
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Kane Brown’s Wife Katelyn Brown Reveals Whether Baby No. 4 Is in the Cards
Posted on August 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Katelyn is answering the one question fans keep asking.
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Riley Green Gives Brown-Eyed Girls Their Moment In Unreleased New Song ‘She Wrecked Me’
Posted on August 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The brown-eyed girlies are loving this one!
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Jeannie Seely To Be Honored With Public Memorial Service, ‘Jeannie Seely’s 5,398th Opry Show’
Posted on August 6, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The service will broadcast live for fans around the world.
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Megan Moroney Reflects On Her ‘Am I Okay?’ Era During No. 1 Celebration
Posted on August 6, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This has been crazy. I mean, ‘Am I Okay?’ This song created a whole era for me,” she shared.
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