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.
Jelly Roll Envisions Country Music Super Bowl Halftime Show and Dreams of Opening New Nissan Stadium
Posted on June 10, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Jelly Roll laid out some big ideas during a surprise appearance at SiriusXM’s The Highway Music Row Happy Hour: CMA Fest Edition.
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‘American Idol’ Finalist Jordan McCullough Opens Up About His Opry Debut and Manifesting a Chris Young Duet [Exclusive]
Posted on June 10, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so excited…it’s just blowing my mind,” shared Mccullough.
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WATCH: Lainey Wilson Finally Gets a Response to the Letter She Wrote Tim McGraw at 18
Posted on June 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Mama and daddy are not going to believe this,” shared Wilson.
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Hannah Harper Reflects on Dream-Come-True Opry Debut With Carrie Underwood [Exclusive]
Posted on June 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…it was just an absolute dream to be there. It was amazing,” Harper reflected.
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Billboard Country Live 2026 Welcomes 32,000 Fans for Two Days of High-Energy Sets, Surprise Guests in Nashville
Posted on June 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The Red Clay Strays and Tucker Wetmore headlined the two-day event.
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JUST IN: 2026 Rock The South Music Festival Rescheduled
Posted on June 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
All three original headliners will return for the new dates, along with an additional headliner for the expanded fourth day.
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Inside Spotify House 2026: Surprise Guests, Star-Studded Performances, & More
Posted on June 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Jelly Roll, Carter Faith, Cole Swindell, Ashley McBryde and more took over Ole Red with a run of standout performances.
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Trend’s ‘Off The Record’ with HARDY & Friends Raises Over $400,000 Through A Night of Music and Giving
Posted on June 9, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The night benefitted The HARDY Fund and Unlimited Play.
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Cody Johnson Proves Why He’s ACM Entertainer of the Year During Sold-Out Rosemont Concert
Posted on June 3, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Johnson brought his high-energy show to fans just outside of Chicago as a stop on his 2026 headlining run.
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Drew Baldridge Reflects On Disappointment, Self-Doubt After ‘Rebel’ Was Pulled From Country Radio
Posted on June 1, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…this is me just being honest, I’m a little down today,” shared Baldridge.
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