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.
Dierks Bentley Announces 11th Studio Album, ‘Broken Branches’
Posted on April 16, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is the people’s music and it represents that spirit of individuality so well,” Bentley shares.
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Morgan Wallen Announces Release Date For Rebellious Anthem Feat. Post Malone, ‘I Ain’t Comin’ Back’
Posted on April 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new tune marks the second collaboration between the hitmakers.
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George Strait Surprises Texas Dairy Queen Staff With Drive-Thru Visit and a Selfie
Posted on April 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“He was very friendly and very polite…It was an amazing experience to have met him….”
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Post Malone Confirms New Country Album Is in the Works: ‘Going To Attempt To Do It Again’
Posted on April 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Another album is in the works and is likely to include cuts from country superstars.
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Megan Moroney Surprises Fans with Post-Show Autograph Signing Spree in Knoxville
Posted on April 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Moroney spent hours signing autographs for fans after her show.
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Morgan Wallen Launches ‘The Shop Sessions’ With Acoustic Rendition Of ‘Just In Case’
Posted on April 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wallen is stripping down tracks on his forthcoming album in a new video series.
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ERNEST Teams Up With Snoop Dogg On Laid-Back Jam, ‘Gettin’ Gone’
Posted on April 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marks the first release from ERNEST’s DeVille Records.
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Jon Pardi Infuses Fresh Energy Into His Signature Sound On New ‘Honkytonk Hollywood’ Album
Posted on April 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Pardi claims this collection is “one of my best records of my career.”
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HARDY Returns To His Roots With New Songs, ‘Favorite Country Song’ And ‘Buck On The Wall’
Posted on April 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This is just a glimpse into the “big ol album” HARDY promised is coming later this year.
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Jelly Roll Reveals He’s Lost Nearly 200 Pounds, Sets Sights on Skydiving Adventure With Wife, Bunnie XO
Posted on April 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“The biggest change I’ve ever made is happening right now,” he shared.
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