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.
Posted on July 11, 2025
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“The destruction and loss in our community from the recent flood is hard to wrap your head around,” Strait admits.
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Posted on July 11, 2025
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We are proud to showcase country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. In this installment, we talk to Alyssa Flaherty.
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Posted on July 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Block channels the bold storytelling of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” throughout the song.
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Posted on July 11, 2025
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The song is heading to country radio on July 14.
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Posted on July 11, 2025
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“This song is that moment of clarity when you finally put your foot down on what you deserve…”
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Posted on July 9, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The fast-rising star admitted the song was “a little different” for him.
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Posted on July 9, 2025
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“I Didn’t Come Here To Leave” arrives on October 17.
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Posted on July 9, 2025
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The coveted event is set to take place Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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Posted on July 9, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Getting another chance, it terrifies me…”
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Posted on July 9, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I wanted him to go through some hard times so he know how to write a hard time song,” Campbell joked in response.
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