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.
Ella Langley Shares Turning Point Behind ‘Loving Life Again’ – ‘I Looked at Myself in the Mirror and I Didn’t Recognize the Person That I Saw’
Posted on March 19, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This song means so much to me…”
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Country Next: Atlus
Posted on March 19, 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 Atlus.
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Luke Combs Explains His Commitment to Making Concert Tickets Affordable
Posted on March 17, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Combs is maintaining a fan-first approach even while playing sold-out stadiums around the world.
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Hannah Harper Steps Outside Comfort Zone, Wins Over ‘American Idol’ Judges With Show-Stopping Performance
Posted on March 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Great song choice. Your voice gave me chills the entire time,” Carrie Underwood complimented.
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Kutter Bradley Honors His Dad With Rock-Fueled Daughtry Cover on ‘American Idol’
Posted on March 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“You’re like our country kind of rock guy, and I feel like that song just fit perfectly,” Carrie Underwood told him.
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Stephen Wilson Jr. Unveils Cinematic ‘Gary’ Music Video Starring Award-Winning Actor Gary Sinise
Posted on March 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The cinematic video brings the unique narrative to life in a real and emotional way.
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Lainey Wilson Unleashes Untamed Energy on New Track ‘Can’t Sit Still’
Posted on March 13, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Can’t Sit Still” perfectly mirrors Lainey Wilson’s own momentum in life right now.
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Tucker Wetmore Captures the Thrill of a Secret Summer Romance in ‘Sunburn’
Posted on March 13, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song immerses listeners in the thrill and intimacy of a secret summer fling.
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Carly Pearce And Riley Green Deliver Steamy New Collaboration, ‘If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay’
Posted on March 13, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’ve been a fan of Riley’s for so long and knew if we could find the right moment, it would be special,” Pearce shares.
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Kane Brown Puts His Love for Wife Katelyn Front and Center in New, Feel-Good Single, ‘Woman’
Posted on March 13, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Once we finished this one, it was a no-brainer that this was the single,” Brown admitted.
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