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.
Cooper Alan Opens Up About Expecting His First Child and Embracing Life as a ‘Girl Dad’
Posted on October 21, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I didn’t even realize quite how ready I was until we found out Hally was pregnant….”
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Manny Costello and Leyton Robinson Battle It Out On ‘The Voice’ With Emotional Chris Stapleton Duet
Posted on October 21, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Reba was left with a difficult decision to make.
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Country Next: Brian Fuller
Posted on October 21, 2025
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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 Brian Fuller.
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WATCH: Morgan Wallen Debuts Moody ‘20 Cigarettes’ Music Video
Posted on October 20, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The video arrives as “20 Cigarettes” debuts as most-added at Country radio.
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Ashley Cooke Announces Release Date For Vulnerable New Project, ‘Ace’
Posted on October 20, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s a story in chronological order. And it’s a collection of songs welcoming you to the next chapter,” says Cooke.
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Tucker Wetmore Plots The Brunette World Tour For 2026
Posted on October 20, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wetmore revealed that this world tour is a dream come true.
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Mark Chesnutt Cancels Shows Following Hospitalization, Issues Health Update
Posted on October 20, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Chesnutt was hospitalized due to a “low sodium count” and “very high blood pressure.”
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Chris Young Celebrates Renewed Creativity With 10th Studio Album, ‘I Didn’t Come Here to Leave’
Posted on October 17, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“There’s something special about this one,” Young shares of the new project.
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Thomas Rhett Taps Niall Horan For New Version Of ‘Old Tricks’
Posted on October 17, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“With how fired up he was and his connection with Blake, it felt like a full-circle moment and turned into something really fun,” said Rhett.
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Anne Wilson On How A Personal Tragedy Shaped Her Faith And Inspired Her Vulnerable New Album, ‘Stars’
Posted on October 17, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The deeply personal 12-track collection is out now.
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