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.
Anne Wilson Opens Up About the Moment She Got the Call to Tour with Morgan Wallen [Exclusive]
Posted on March 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The female star is over the moon for this opportunity as Wallen is her “all-time favorite artist.”
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Megan Moroney Is ‘Dressed To The Nines’ For ‘Colbert’ Debut With ‘Break It Right Back’
Posted on March 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Break It Right Back” is featured on the deluxe version of Moroney’s sophomore album.
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Riley Green Recalls The Gig That Made Him Realize He Could Make It In Country Music
Posted on March 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Green thought no one would show up to first real gig.
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WATCH: Ashland Craft’s ‘Lie A Little’ Comes To Life In A High-Stakes, Honky-Tonk Music Video
Posted on March 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This song is all about that laid-back, take-it-or-leave-it attitude,” she explains.
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Billy Ray Pens Emotional Post About Daughters Miley And Noah Cyrus: ‘I’m Actually Crying As I Write This’
Posted on March 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Cyrus shared a proud dad moment on Instagram.
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2025 CMA Fest Lineup Revealed: See The Star-Studded Lineup
Posted on March 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This year’s festival will take place Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8.
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WATCH: Ella Langley Finds Strength In Moving On In ‘Weren’t For The Wind’ Music Video
Posted on March 25, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The cinematic clip brings the song’s storyline to life.
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Parker McCollum Announces New Album In Front Of 72,000 Fans
Posted on March 24, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It is the best thing I’ve ever done,” McCollum promises of the project.
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High Schooler Mattie Pruitt Wins Over ‘American Idol’ Judges With Powerful Performance Accompanied By Craig Campbell
Posted on March 24, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This 15-Year-Old Stunned the Judges—And Earned a Golden Ticket!
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WATCH: John Foster Turns Luke Bryan’s ‘No’ To A ‘Yes’ With A Cover Of Conway Twitty’s ‘Goodbye Time’ On ‘American Idol’
Posted on March 24, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I don’t know if vocally it’s there to make it through many rounds of American Idol, but I think you got a nice voice…”
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