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 September 18, 2025
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“I’m so sorry for the disappointment and inconvenience.”
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Posted on September 18, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We got some cool guest appearances.”
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Posted on September 18, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Lela, you’re a badass and every human that sits in your chair will leave better than you found them.”
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Posted on September 17, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I don’t think we’re meant to as a species or I don’t think we’re meant to hear that many opinions about ourselves, good or bad.”
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Posted on September 17, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…I think you have to live by example.”
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Posted on September 16, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I would love for Nashville to eventually come back.”
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Posted on September 16, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m not hanging up the hat. I’m just trading it in for a new one — a hat for Jesus.”
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Posted on September 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I wasn’t going to fight him because I had a show to play…”
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Posted on September 15, 2025
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“Having Chase on this song not only gives it more life, but it gave me a chance to work with one of my close friends on a project…”
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Posted on September 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The event will take place in Nashville on December 2, 2025.
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