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.
Brett Eldredge Announces GLOW 10-Year Anniversary Tour Dates
Posted on July 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The LIVE holiday run is set to return this winter with 12 festive shows.
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Brantley Gilbert Gets Brutally Honest About His Past And Journey To Redemption On ‘Sins Of The Father’
Posted on July 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Being a dad’s the most important job I’ve ever had…I learn something every day. And that’s kind of where this album’s at,” Gilbert shared.
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Lakelin Lemmings Unpacks The Dreams, Faith And Stories That Make Up Her Self-Titled Debut Album [Exclusive]
Posted on July 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“If you want to know who I am and you want to know what I’m about, listen to this album,” Lemmings shared.
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Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan Release ‘Songs About Us’ Live Performance Video From Historic Sanford Stadium Show
Posted on July 23, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The pair of artists are taking fans back to their unforgettable night in Georgia.
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Tucker Wetmore Addresses Heartbreaker Reputation On New Single, ‘Who Told You That’
Posted on July 23, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new song earned Wetmore the largest add date of his career.
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Shania Twain Performs ‘Dirty Rosie’ On ‘The Tonight Show,’ Shares The Stories That Shaped ‘Little Miss Twain’ Album
Posted on July 23, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Twain opens up about the truck from her childhood that inspired the title, “Dirty Rosie.”
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Garth Brooks Reveals Denver As Next Stop On ‘Blame It All On My Roots’ Arena Tour
Posted on July 23, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Brooks will make his way to Ball Arena on September 4 and 5.
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Kacey Musgraves Turns Up The Heat In Passion-Filled ‘Mexico Honey’ Music Video
Posted on July 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Filmed in Mexico, the video serves as a tribute to the country that played a role in inspiring the song.
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Niall Horan And Thomas Rhett’s Hershey Show Proves Friendship And Music Can Weather Any Storm
Posted on July 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is the craziest crowd I’ve ever seen in my entire existence…Thank y’all so much for sticking out the rain yesterday and coming back tonight,” Rhett told the crowd.
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Gabby Barrett Shares Her Personal Connection To ‘In On It’ And Teases What’s Ahead [Exclusive]
Posted on July 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It felt like the right song to introduce people to where I’m headed creatively,” said Barrett.
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