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.
Walker Hayes Celebrates Eight Years Of Sobriety With New Project And Tour
Posted on April 10, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’re all in this together, and that’s what this project, and this tour, are all about,” Hayes shares.
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Parker McCollum Reflects On The Making Of His Fourth Consecutive No.1, ‘Burn It Down’
Posted on April 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
McCollum admits the massive success of the song caught him off guard: “I didn’t know it would do this.”
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Little Big Town Announces 25th Anniversary Take Me Home Tour With Special Guest, Sugarland
Posted on April 9, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’ll both be playing all our biggest hits and then some,” LBT shared.
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Kelsea Ballerini Hosts The CMT Awards For The Last Time
Posted on April 8, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country star’s big night featured nine glamorous outfit changes and an unforgettable performance.
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Morgan Wallen Arrested For Reckless Endangerment, Disorderly Conduct In Nashville
Posted on April 8, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wallen was bonded out at $15,250.
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Little Big Town And Sugarland Unite On The CMT Music Awards Stage, Make Major Announcement
Posted on April 7, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The artists debuted their new collaboration and made the announcement everyone has been waiting for,
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Parker McCollum And Brittney Spencer Heat Up The CMT Awards With Performance Of ‘Burn It Down’
Posted on April 7, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Viewers were treated to a fiery display of heart-pounding vocals and captivating lyrics.
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Trisha Yearwood Earns June Carter Cash Humanitarian Award, Delivers Performance Debut Of ‘Put It In A Song’
Posted on April 7, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
The songstress moved the audience multiple times throughout the night.
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Brooks & Dunn, Lainey Wilson, Sammy Hagar & More Tribute Toby Keith At 2024 CMT Music Awards
Posted on April 7, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Keith’s family could be seen getting emotional from the audience.
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Family Of Late Country Icon, Toby Keith, Honor His Legacy At 2024 CMT Music Awards
Posted on April 7, 2024
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Madeleine O’Connell
Keith will be honored during the fan-voted award-show with a very special tribute performance.
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