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 June 26, 2025
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“I’m so excited to be back at Nissan,” Moroney shared ahead of her performance.
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Posted on June 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This fan-favorite track was inspired by the Texas native’s real life.
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Posted on June 26, 2025
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“It’s cool to be able to get on stage with those legends,” Wilson shares.
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Posted on June 25, 2025
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“I’m really sorry to say I won’t be able to play this weekend’s shows,” Bryan wrote to fans.
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Posted on June 24, 2025
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Fans are being advised to “stay tuned” for more information regarding next year’s event.
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Posted on June 24, 2025
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“It’s really impactful…It’s unexpected and it’s a different route than what I’ve tried before, so I’m very, very excited for it.”
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Posted on June 24, 2025
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Cross Canadian Ragweed will step in to perform in place of Tim McGraw at the event.
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Posted on June 24, 2025
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Ross took to social media to address the viral on stage moment.
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Posted on June 23, 2025
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“It was early, I was half-awake and clearly not thinking straight…”
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Posted on June 23, 2025
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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 Jacob Hackworth.
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