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.
WATCH: Tucker Wetmore Reflects on His Breakout Year, Debut Album, & More While Playing With Adorable Puppies
Posted on May 1, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
WARNING: You’ll fall in love — with both Tucker and the puppies!!
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‘American Idol’ Contestant John Foster Sets the Record Straight Amid Facebook Rumors
Posted on April 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’d like to clear up some misinformation that has been spreading on Facebook…”
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BREAKING: Lainey Wilson Cast In Film Adaptation Of Colleen Hoover’s ‘Reminders Of Him’
Posted on April 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marks Wilson’s feature film debut.
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Eric Church Announces 22-City Free The Machine Tour
Posted on April 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Church promises that these shows will be “different than anything you’ve ever seen or heard from us before.”
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Carter Faith Opens Up About The Real-Life Girl Drama That Inspired Her Fiery Song, ‘Grudge’ [Exclusive]
Posted on April 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s Girl on Girl crime. For real….”
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Jon Pardi Says Kane Brown Is Encouraging Him To Have A Third Child
Posted on April 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Kane goes, ‘Gotta do the third, it’s gonna be a boy.'”
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Jordan Davis Opens Up About Collaborating With Carly Pearce And Marcus King On New Album, ‘Learn The Hard Way’ [Exclusive]
Posted on April 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s probably gonna be the best record ever made….”
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Shaboozey Pens Emotional Message To Jelly Roll: ‘Thank You For Being The Best Human’
Posted on April 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The artists just released a new collaboration, “Amen,” and it’s quickly becoming a fan-favorite.
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Watch Russell Dickerson Dance With Savannah Bananas To Summertime Anthem, ‘Happen To Me’
Posted on April 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This epic moment took place in front of more than 80,000 fans.
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Man Found In Field After Night Out At Jason Aldean’s Nashville Bar: ‘There’s a Large Gap of Time Missing’
Posted on April 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I woke up in a field missing my apple watch, wallet emptied out except my IDs, and no phone,” Taylor Boylan reveals.
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