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.

Post Malone; Photo Courtesy of TC Restaurant Groups

Post Malone Packs Lower Broadway With 30,000+ Fans And Big Surprises For The Grand Opening Of Posty’s

Posted on October 9, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Malone delivered a free concert featuring Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley and Brooks & Dunn.

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Haley Montgomery /ACM Head of Artist Relations & Awards, Mitchell Tenpenny, Taylor Wolf /ACM Lifting Lives Exec. Director and Brooke Boyd /ACM Lifting Lives Coordinator; Photo by The Brocoffs

Mitchell Tenpenny’s 4th Annual Cornhole Tournament Raises Over $117K For ACM Lifting Lives

Posted on October 9, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The event benefitted ACM Lifting Lives in partnership with The 10Penny Fund.

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Photo Courtesy of Luke Combs

Luke Combs Announces 2026 My Kinda Saturday Night Stadium Tour

Posted on October 9, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The run will take Combs across North America and Europe.

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Photo Courtesy of LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes Opens Up About Health Struggles And Embracing A New Era of Freedom

Posted on October 9, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“…Every time I talk about it, I set myself — and someone else — free.”

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Jason Aldean, Randy Owen; Photo by Tom Turk

ALABAMA Honored With Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award At Nashville Songwriter Awards

Posted on October 8, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The group’s Randy Owen was on hand to accept the prestigious award.

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Kaleb Sanders; Photo By Justin Harper

Country Next: Kaleb Sanders

Posted on October 8, 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 Kaleb Sanders.

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Photos Courtesy of Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton Responds To Concerned Fans, Sets The Record Straight On Her Health

Posted on October 8, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I ain’t dead yet!”

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Photo Courtesy of Alan Jackson

Alan Jackson Announces Epic Farewell Concert In Nashville Featuring Country’s Biggest Names

Posted on October 8, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

A star-studded lineup of country music’s biggest names will help Jackson celebrate his retirement in June 2026.

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Photo Courtesy of Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney To Capture The Magic Of Her AM I OKAY? Tour On New Live Album

Posted on October 8, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The project is set to drop at midnight.

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Darius Rucker, Emily Deahl; Photo Courtesy of Darius Rucker

JUST IN: Darius Rucker Engaged To Girlfriend, Emily Deahl

Posted on October 8, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“The day I met you I knew I didn’t want to go another one without you.”

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