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.
Lone Star Jam Announces Hiatus for 2025 After 17 Years
Posted on March 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The festival cited “rising production costs, logistical challenges, and the changing landscape of live music” as the reason for the break.
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WATCH: Abi Bowen Faces Her Fears and Wins Over ‘American Idol’ Judges
Posted on March 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bowen donned dark sunglasses for her performance and faced the opposite direction of the judges while the sang.
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Ashley McBryde Celebrates Major Milestone: 1,000 Days Sober
Posted on March 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“1,000 days, 1,000 moons. 1,000 hangovers skipped…”
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Lauren Alaina Reveals She Initially Thought She Was Having Twins
Posted on March 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“There’s only one, allegedly…”
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LISTEN: Tim McGraw Recruits Parker McCollum For New Rendition Of ‘Paper Umbrellas’
Posted on March 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Had to have my friend Parker McCollum join me on this one,” McGraw shared.
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Wynonna Judd To Embark On First-Ever Greatest Hits Tour
Posted on March 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The tour kicks off this summer.
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HARDY And Wife Caleigh Welcome First Child
Posted on March 9, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Meet the couple’s newest family member, Rosie Ryan Hardy.
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Brad Paisley Talks Teaming Up With Dawes On ‘Raining Inside’ and Tackling Mental Health Through Music [Exclusive]
Posted on March 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“You never know what somebody’s going through and what’s in that head,” Paisley shares.
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Ingrid Andress Gets Candid On Her Addiction, Rehab & Starting A Fresh Chapter
Posted on March 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I was drinking way more than I ever had ever and just loved that numbing feeling…”
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Ryan and Rory Heat Things Up With ‘Truck Stop’
Posted on March 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’ve never heard done like this in country,” Ryan shares.
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