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.

Scotty McCreery, Hootie & The Blowfish; Photos Courtesy of YouTube

WATCH: Scotty McCreery And Hootie & The Blowfish Team Up For Beachside ‘Bottle Rockets’ Music Video

Posted on September 23, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

McCreery said that filming the music video alongside one of his favorite bands of all time made for the “perfect day.”

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Luke Combs and Wife, Nicole, Expecting Third Child; Photo via Instagram

Luke Combs And Wife Nicole Expecting Baby No.3

Posted on September 23, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Third time’s the charm!”

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Photo Courtesy Riley Green

Riley Green Nabs First-Ever Spot in PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive Poll, Reveals How He Stays Sane

Posted on September 23, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

2025 has been a milestone year for the country superstar.

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Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, Reba McEntire, Michael Buble; Photo by: Ashley Osborn/NBC

Reba McEntire Joins Fellow ‘The Voice’ Coaches Michael Bublé, Niall Horan & Snoop Dogg for Must-See Performance

Posted on September 22, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Season 28 of ‘The Voice’ is kicking off with a BANG!

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Thomas Rhett; Jordan Davis; Courtesy of The Valory Music Co.

Thomas Rhett Reveals How One Line Sparked His New Song ‘Ain’t A Bad Life’ With Jordan Davis

Posted on September 22, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The collaborative track was the most-added song at country radio this week.

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Cole Swindell; Photo by Cody Arrington

Cole Swindell Calls For A More Peaceful World In New Ballad ‘Make Heaven Crowded’

Posted on September 22, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Can you imagine what this world would look like if we were all just good to each other?”

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Riley Green, Jordan Petrie; Photo Courtesy of Jordan Petrie

Riley Green Gives Determined Fan a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity to Duet With Him – and She Crushed It!

Posted on September 22, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I just thought to myself you’ve just got to go up there and have fun!”

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Carrie Underwood, Brett James; Photo Courtesy Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood Mourns The Loss Of ‘Jesus, Take The Wheel’ Songwriter, Brett James

Posted on September 19, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Some things are just unfathomable.”

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Dustin Lynch; Photo by Jack Owens, Brett James, Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Dustin Lynch Remembers Late Songwriter Brett James As A Mentor, Friend, And Inspiration

Posted on September 19, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“[He] took a chance on a young songwriter, which was me early on…”

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Photo Courtesy of Parker McCollum

Parker McCollum To Launch 14-Date U.S. Tour In Early 2026

Posted on September 19, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“We cant wait to see y’all in a new year.”

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