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.
Miranda Lambert’s Husband Brendan Celebrates Her 42nd Birthday With A Sweet Tribute
Posted on November 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Happy Birthday to the most loving, talented and caring person I’ve ever met…”
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Maddox Batson To Take His Music To The U.S. And Beyond In 2026 With Live Worldwide Tour
Posted on November 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The trek includes dates across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, Norway, and Sweden.
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Cole Swindell Reveals The One-Word Advice From Luke Bryan That Changed His Career
Posted on November 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’ll always say that helped me light a fire in my songwriting career.”
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Brittany Aldean Gets Vulnerable About Her Father’s Dementia In Emotional New Video Set To Jason Aldean’s ‘Help You Remember’
Posted on November 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s something I was never going to speak on, but I just hope that if you’re out there going through something similar, you’re not alone…”
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Brad Paisley Talks Bringing Holiday Magic To Life On New Christmas Album, ‘Snow Globe Town’
Posted on November 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The album blends eight originals with eight reimagined classics, flowing like a story from the first snowfall to Christmas morning.
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Alison Nichols On Honoring Her Family Legacy With Heartfelt Cover Of Joe Diffie’s ‘John Deere Green’ [Exclusive]
Posted on November 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The rising singer pays tribute to her late cousin, Joe Diffie, with a new take on his classic hit.
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Cooper Alan Introduces Dual-Sided Album ‘Winston-Salem,’ Pairing Raw Emotion With Rowdy Fun [Exclusive]
Posted on November 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It sort of made sense to have both those sides of me on this project,” he explains.
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Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Ella Langley, Zach Top & More To Perform at 2025 CMA Awards
Posted on November 6, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Additional performers and presenters for the upcoming event will be announced soon.
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Kip Moore Gets Candid About Today’s Country Radio: ‘This Isn’t Working’
Posted on November 6, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Moore says a corporate shift in country radio has resulted in identical playlists across the country and far less room for real music lovers to make decisions.
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Jelly Roll Claims He Was Treated Like A ‘Criminal’ At Louis Vuitton In Sydney, Australia
Posted on November 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“The last time I was looked at like a criminal this bad, I was an actual criminal this bad.”
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