Madeleine O'Connell

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.

Nate Smith; Photo by Kaiser Cunningham

Nate Smith’s Tearjerking ‘Dads Don’t Die’ Is A Tribute To Fathers Gone Too Soon

Posted on June 13, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I broke down in tears the very first listen,” Smith shares of the track.

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Lauren Alaina, Cam Arnold, Beni Doll; Photo By Laura Moll

Lauren Alaina And Husband Welcome Daughter, Beni Doll

Posted on June 13, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The right words are hard to find,” the new mom admitted.

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Zach Top, Alan Jackson; Photo Courtesy of Facebook

Zach Top Gets Real About Being Starstruck By Country Legends Like Alan Jackson and Vince Gill

Posted on June 12, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I don’t know what to say to these guys,” he admits.

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Photo Courtesy Of Riley Green

Riley Green Admits He Didn’t Realize He Was ‘The Mustache Guy’

Posted on June 12, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“…when I shaved…it hurt some people’s feelings,”

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Parker McCollum with Family

Parker McCollum Says Being A Dad Is ‘The Greatest Thing Ever’ As He Reflects On First 10 Months Of Fatherhood

Posted on June 12, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The country star is loving every minute watching his son Major reach new milestones.

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Bailey Zimmerman; Photo by Masonn1k

Bailey Zimmerman Announces New ‘Different Night Same Rodeo’ Album, Kicks Off New To Country Tour

Posted on June 11, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I hope the wait is worth it,” Zimmerman told fans.

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Shaboozey; Photo by Daniel Prakopcyk

Shaboozey Shares The Accidental Origin Of His Stage Name

Posted on June 11, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The hitmaker shared the story at SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour during CMA Fest.

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Justin Moore; Photo by Cody Villalobos

Justin Moore Says He Dreamed Of Being The Next George Strait Before Becoming A Husband And Father

Posted on June 11, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I want my kids 20 years from now to go, ‘Dad was here, he was here and he made us the priority.’”

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Megan Moroney; Photo by Mason Goodson

Megan Moroney Teases New Color Theme For Next Album: ‘I Already Know What It Is’

Posted on June 11, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The new color is set to represent a happier set of tunes.

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Lainey Wilson, Devlin 'Duck' Hodges; Photo Courtesy Instagram

Why Lainey Wilson Says She Is In No Rush To Say ‘I Do’ To Fiancé Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges

Posted on June 10, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m gonna make him wait,” she shared.

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