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.
Tim McGraw Details His Grueling Recovery After Four Major Surgeries: ‘It’s Been A Rough Go’
Posted on May 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m starting to come around….”
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Gavin Adcock Shares ‘The Real Story’ Behind His Arrest, Announces New Song, ‘Morning Bail’
Posted on May 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The rising star also unveiled new merch featuring his mugshot.
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Walker Montgomery And Tigirlily Gold’s Krista Slaubaugh Are Engaged
Posted on May 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Th singer popped the question to his girlfriend of nearly two years during a getaway to North Carolina.
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Dierks Bentley Launches ‘Broken Branches Fund’ To Support Mental Health For Music Industry Professionals
Posted on May 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’ve never been more aware of the sacrifice that the people in this town make every day to keep country music playing,” said Bentley.
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Blake Shelton Reacts To AMA Backlash Over Pre-Taped Performance
Posted on May 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We came and performed when the show asked us to,” he explained.
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A Day In The Life: Hailey Whitters Shares A Backstage Look At Sand In My Boots Festival
Posted on May 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Sand in my boots heat is nooooo joke,” Whitters shared.
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WATCH: Lainey Wilson Debuts New Single ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’ At 2025 AMAs
Posted on May 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wilson also went into the star-studded evening as a nominee.
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WATCH: Dasha Lights Up ‘The Tonight Show’ With ‘Not At This Party’ Performance
Posted on May 23, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new song marks the first single from Dasha’s next country album.
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Alexandra Kay Opens Her Heart In New Song, ‘The Last’ And Teases What’s Next [Exclusive]
Posted on May 23, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Kay is once again putting her real-life emotions on display through her music.
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Lainey Wilson Honors Small Towns And Lost Love In New Single, ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’
Posted on May 23, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new track is set to impact country radio on Tuesday, May 27.
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