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.
Posted on October 9, 2025
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Malone delivered a free concert featuring Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley and Brooks & Dunn.
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Posted on October 9, 2025
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The event benefitted ACM Lifting Lives in partnership with The 10Penny Fund.
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Posted on October 9, 2025
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The run will take Combs across North America and Europe.
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Posted on October 9, 2025
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“…Every time I talk about it, I set myself — and someone else — free.”
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Posted on October 8, 2025
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The group’s Randy Owen was on hand to accept the prestigious award.
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Posted on October 8, 2025
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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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Posted on October 8, 2025
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“I ain’t dead yet!”
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Posted on October 8, 2025
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A star-studded lineup of country music’s biggest names will help Jackson celebrate his retirement in June 2026.
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Posted on October 8, 2025
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The project is set to drop at midnight.
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Posted on October 8, 2025
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“The day I met you I knew I didn’t want to go another one without you.”
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