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.

Kane Brown; Photo by Dennis Leupold

Five Fun Facts About Kane Brown’s New Album, ‘The High Road’

Posted on January 27, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This 18-track collection is Brown’s best work yet.

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LANCO; Photo Provided

LANCO Shares the Stories Behind Their Raw and Real New Album ‘We’re Gonna Make It’ [Exclusive]

Posted on January 27, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“…it kind of became this autobiographical thing that became important to us.”

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Luke Bryan; Photo by Eder Acevedo

Luke Bryan Announces 30+ City 2025 Country Song Came On Tour

Posted on January 27, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The upcoming trek will feature an array of special guests, including George Birge, Vincent Mason, and more.

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Parmalee; Photo by Adam Budd

Parmalee Falls For A ‘Cowgirl’ In New Single

Posted on January 27, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This marks the debut track from Parmalee’s forthcoming album, “Fell In Love With A Cowgirl.”

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John Morgan; Photo by Matthew Berinato

John Morgan Readies Debut Album, ‘Carolina Blue’

Posted on January 26, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I hope there’s relatability in the songs we chose and that the lyrics within them strike a chord…”

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HARDY, Caleigh; Photos via Instagram

HARDY Celebrates Baby Shower With A Fresh Ink: See The Meaningful Tattoo He Got For His Baby Girl

Posted on January 26, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

HARDY and his wife Caleigh have made it a tradition to have a tattoo station set up at each of their “big life event” celebrations.

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Chase Matthew; Photo by David Bradley

What We Know About Chase Matthew’s Forthcoming Album, ‘CHASE’

Posted on January 24, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The project is slated to release on Feb. 21.

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Maoli; Photo Provided

From Maui’s Countryside to Nashville: Maoli Shares His Journey Into Country Music [Exclusive]

Posted on January 24, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I grew up in the lifestyle of country living and cowboy living and just listening to Tim McGraw and George Strait…”

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Max McNown; Photo by Nate Griffin

Max McNown Talks ‘Night Diving’ And The Power Of Symbolism In Lyrics [Exclusive]

Posted on January 24, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The powerful new song appears on McNown’s just-released album of the same name.

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Lauren Alaina; Photo by: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal

Lauren Alaina Reacts To Pregnancy News Going Public: ‘A Long Time To Hide a Pregnancy’

Posted on January 23, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m 22 weeks…which is a long time to hide a pregnancy, by the way…”

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