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.
What We Know About Jon Pardi And Summer Pardi’s Divorce
Posted on July 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The former couple each shared individual messages along with a joint statement announcing their divorce.
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Ronnie Dunn Shares Update After Fans Express Concern Over Hospital Visit Before Recent Show
Posted on July 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Went to Vanderbilt yesterday. I struggled a little bit last week,” Dunn admitted.
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Blake Whiten Spent 2 Years Crafting His Debut Album ‘Something To Say’ – Now He’s Ready For Fans To Hear His Story
Posted on July 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Whiten takes us through the process of bringing his 12-track collection to life.
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Maren Morris Reveals Why She’s Taking A Break From Touring After the DreamGirl Tour
Posted on July 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is sort of my last tour for a bit…” Morris announced.
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The Store Thanks Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Contribution in $26 Million Multi-Charity Donation
Posted on July 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’re incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their transformative gift to The Store.”
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ERNEST Shares Patriotic Fourth of July Message to Fans Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Posted on July 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“May God bless you, may God bless our troops, and may God continue to bless the United States of America🇺🇸,” ERNEST wrote.
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Jameson Rodgers Announces Birth of His First Child, Support Pours In From Fellow Country Artists
Posted on July 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Rodgers and his wife Sarah are loving this new chapter of life.
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HARDY Reveals He’ll Make Cameo in Glen Powell’s Upcoming Country Music Comedy ‘The Comeback King’
Posted on July 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m in a scene…But I can’t talk about it,” HARDY hinted.
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Parker McCollum Opens Up About Son Major’s Latest Milestones and Preparing for Baby No. 2
Posted on July 2, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m enjoying just having him solo for this summer and then we’ll be right back to newborn phase again,” McCollum said of his son Major.
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Riley Green Says His Career ‘Feels Different’ Now But the Pressure Isn’t What Fans Might Expect
Posted on July 1, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“There’s not really more pressure now, especially not from fans,” Green says of putting out a new album amid major career success.
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