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.
Carly Pearce Says She Reached A ‘New Level of Vulnerability’ With ‘Happy For Myself’
Posted on August 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song details a real-life story that found Pearce experiencing a wave of emotions she never expected.
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Jackson Dean And Shannon Miscoll Tie The Knot In Picturesque Mountainside Setting
Posted on August 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Dean is officially a married man!
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Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley Have Fans Buzzing After Reuniting for New Duet ‘Jaded’
Posted on August 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marks the country stars’ first time teaming up since 2023’s “That’s Why We Fight.”
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John Rich Urges Leaders to Protect Nashville’s Live Music Scene: ‘A 911 Kind Of Situation’
Posted on August 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
As property taxes continue to climb, Nashville’s live music venues are facing significant financial pressures that could impact the future of Music City’s legendary scene.
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Ben Gallaher Talks Returning to His Roots, Stripping Back Songs and Creating His First-Ever Acoustic Project, ‘Taylor Gold’ [Exclusive]
Posted on August 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Gallaher reveals the entire project was inspired by a guitar he couldn’t put down.
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Russell Dickerson Shares the Campfire Tradition That Brings Him Back to What Matters Most [Exclusive]
Posted on August 6, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s like the sun setting, fire going, s’mores roasting. That’s living right there,” Dickerson admits.
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Russell Dickerson and Wife Kailey to Be Recognized With 2026 Angels Among Us Award From St. Jude
Posted on August 5, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The couple will accept the honor during the 36th annual Country Cares Seminar this fall.
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Parker McCollum’s Wife Hallie Ray Shares Update on Life With Newborn Rocker, Opens Up About ‘Dream’ Delivery
Posted on August 5, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Doing really great! Truly feeling so blessed,” the mom of two shared.
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Brantley Gilbert Opens Up About the Health Scare That Led Him to Get Sober 14 Years Ago
Posted on August 5, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…it got bad. It wasn’t that I didn’t know there was a problem…Two liters a day. Every 24 hours.”
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Cole Swindell Reflects on Fatherhood, Daughter Rainey’s First Birthday, and Seeing His Late Dad in Her
Posted on August 5, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“To have a little reminder of that every time I look at her, I mean, the Lord works in mysterious ways,” shared Swindell.
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