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.
Bailey Zimmerman Announces New ‘Different Night Same Rodeo’ Album, Kicks Off New To Country Tour
Posted on June 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I hope the wait is worth it,” Zimmerman told fans.
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Shaboozey Shares The Accidental Origin Of His Stage Name
Posted on June 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The hitmaker shared the story at SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour during CMA Fest.
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Justin Moore Says He Dreamed Of Being The Next George Strait Before Becoming A Husband And Father
Posted on June 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I want my kids 20 years from now to go, ‘Dad was here, he was here and he made us the priority.’”
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Megan Moroney Teases New Color Theme For Next Album: ‘I Already Know What It Is’
Posted on June 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new color is set to represent a happier set of tunes.
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Why Lainey Wilson Says She Is In No Rush To Say ‘I Do’ To Fiancé Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges
Posted on June 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m gonna make him wait,” she shared.
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Adrien Nuñez On His Journey From Social Media To Music, His Latest Release, ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’ & What’s Next
Posted on June 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Nuñez is appearing on select dates of Luke Bryan’s 2025 tour.
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Maddox Batson Talks Stardom, Songwriting, And Securing A Slot On Tour With Lainey Wilson
Posted on June 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Just as long as I’m having a good time by the end of the year, that’s all I need…”
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CMA Fest 2025 Draws 95,000 Fans, 300+ Performances, And 4 Days Of Country Music To Nashville
Posted on June 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Fans can re-live the magic of CMA Fest when the concert special airs on Thursday, June 26 at 8/7c on ABC.
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Bailey Zimmerman Dishes On New Music, Star-Studded Collaborations, And CMA Fest Plans During Raising Cane’s Shift
Posted on June 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I have guests coming on stage with me and new songs to play,” Zimmerman teased of his CMA Fest performance.
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26,000 Square Foot Post Malone Bar Coming To Nashville’s Lower Broadway
Posted on June 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The establishment will be located at 305 Broadway.
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