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.
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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ERNEST Pauses Touring to Prioritize His Mental and Physical Health
Posted on August 28, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“The road has been dragging me down in a bad way,” ERNEST wrote.
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Zach John King Gets Personal on Debut Album: ‘I Hope People Take It and Run With It’ [Exclusive]
Posted on August 28, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I would love for people, if they listen top down to this album, to really understand who I am in a different way than they have,” said King.
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WATCH: Tim McGraw Suffers Onstage Fall During ‘I Like It, I Love It’ Performance in Cincinnati
Posted on August 28, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
McGraw appeared unfazed by the fall and immediately got back up to finish delivering the hit.
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Everything We Know About Lainey Wilson’s Guest Appearance on Season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Leanne’
Posted on August 27, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country superstar plays the role of Jessie, Leanne’s cousin.
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Little Big Town On Embracing Creative Freedom With New Album ‘It’s A Dying Art’
Posted on August 27, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We wanted to make an album that didn’t have any boundaries,” the group shared.
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