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.
Posted on January 30, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It sets the tone for the deep blue world this album lives in.”
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Posted on January 30, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
We’re proud to showcase country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. In this installment, we talk to Myles Morgan.
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Posted on January 30, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Ella Langley finds peace in knowing she’s a “dandelion,” in a sea of pink bouquets in the flower shop.
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Posted on January 29, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It was a little bit of a miss…,” Young admits.
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Posted on January 29, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I got my phone out and I literally wrote the song…”
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Posted on January 29, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bryan will kick off the annual run with three shows in California.
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Posted on January 29, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Kid Rock is taking a stand for “hardworking Americans” who share a love for live music.
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Posted on January 28, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…so long, Music City.”
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Posted on January 28, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I love it, man. I want Blake Shelton singles till I die.”
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Posted on January 28, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I just always knew I wanted to sing.”
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