Madeleine O'Connell

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.

Tucker Wetmore; Photo by photos by Chris Hollo

Tucker Wetmore Makes Opry Debut Ahead Of Debut EP Release

Posted on September 11, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The rising star earned a standing ovation on the Grand Ole Opry stage.

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Megan Moroney; Photo by CeCe Dawson

Megan Moroney Plots 2025 AM I OKAY? Tour

Posted on September 11, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Moroney is looking forward to playing some of her “bucket list” venues on the just-announced trek.

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HARDY; Photo by Tanner Gallagher

HARDY Postpones Mississippi Show Amid Severe Weather Threat From Tropical Storm Francine

Posted on September 10, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“It sucks and I hate it, but it is what it is,” said HARDY. 

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Miranda Lambert; Photo by Gabe Ginsberg, Parker McCollum; Photo by Chris Kleinmeier, Kelsea Ballerini; Photo by Allen Clark/NBC

Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Kelsea Ballerini & More To Perform At 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards

Posted on September 10, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The epic performances will take place on live from the Grand Ole Opry on September 26.

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Muscadine Bloodline, Post Malone; Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation

Muscadine Bloodline Puts Own Tour on Hold to Join Post Malone on the Road: ‘Feeling Blessed’

Posted on September 10, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“We don’t want to let anybody down…but this is just the opportunity that we got to do,” the duo shared.

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Kane Brown with Keylan; Photos by Alex Alvga

Kane Brown Shares Emotional Moment With Young Fan Facing Bullying, Encourages Others To ‘Be Kind’

Posted on September 9, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

The country star revealed this moment “touched my heart.”

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Carrie Underwood; Photo by: Danny Ventrella/NBC SPORTS

Fans Deem Carrie Underwood The ‘Queen Of Country And Football’ Following Epic Return To NBC’s Sunday Night Football

Posted on September 9, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Underwood’s brand-new SNF opening made its debut on Sept. 8.

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Ella Langley; Photo by Caylee Robillard

Ella Langley Takes Chicago by Storm with Her Biggest Headline Show Yet

Posted on September 9, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Thank you for making my dreams come true tonight, Chicago,” the country star told the sold-out crowd.

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Jon Pardi; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Jon Pardi Reschedules Two Shows, Drops New Single, ‘Friday Night Heartbreaker’

Posted on September 6, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Pardi is expected to return to the stage on September 12.

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John Morgan; Photo by Nate Buchanan

Exclusive Q&A: John Morgan Talks New Song, ‘Long Ride Home,’ and Life on the Road

Posted on September 6, 2024

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Madeleine O’Connell

Morgan taps into his small-town, blue-collar roots, capturing the journey of an 18-wheeler truck driver longing to return to his loved one.

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