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.
Mitchell Tenpenny and Wife Meghan Patrick Welcome Baby Girl Ember James Tenpenny
Posted on September 8, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We are just in awe and so grateful that God chose us to be her parents,” the couple shared.
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George Strait to Receive Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Prestigious Career Maker Award
Posted on September 8, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Strait will accept this honor during the organization’s annual gala in October.
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ERNEST Shares Honest Update on His Mental Health Journey And Reconnecting With His Faith
Posted on September 8, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I was LOST… i recon I still am … but the search is on….,” shared ERNEST.
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Matt Stell Talks New Single ‘Where I’ll Be’ and the Hometown Story That Inspired It
Posted on September 4, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Stell also reveals how a longtime admiration for songwriter Chris Knight helped shape the track’s sound.
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Dylan Scott Opens Up About Brand-New Song ‘Girl From Louisiana’ During Milestone Double No. 1 Celebration
Posted on September 4, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new song pays tribute to a Garth Brooks’ hit while also relating to Scott’s real-life love story.
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WATCH: Tim McGraw Gifts Young Fan a Guitar In Heartwarming Onstage Moment
Posted on September 3, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
After discovering that the young fan was a huge Luke Combs fan, McGraw used his friendship with the country star to encourage the boy to learn to play the guitar.
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Luke Bryan Clarifies Riley Green’s Involvement in ‘Fish, Hunt, Golf, Drink’ Following Song’s Backlash
Posted on September 3, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“The damn thing got so much negativity that Riley was being funny that he [said], ‘Don’t associate me with that.’”
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Kelsea Ballerini Comes To Stella Lefty’s Defense After Her Grand Ole Opry Debut Draws Criticism
Posted on September 3, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s about celebration of all kinds of country music…new, old, traditional, current, however you wanna say it. it’s all important…,” said Ballerini.
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DOLLYFEST to Honor Dolly Parton’s Legacy With 2027 Celebration in Nashville and London
Posted on August 31, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Parton’s vision for the event will move forward in 2027 across two weekends and two continents.
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Kane Brown Delays Upcoming Album Release, Explains Why Fans Will Have to Wait
Posted on August 28, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m really excited…I know I say this a lot, but this one is my favorites,” Brown said of the project.
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