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.
VMAs Add Best Country Artist Category; Jelly Roll And Morgan Wallen Among Top Country Nominees
Posted on August 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The news dropped alongside the highly anticipated 2025 nominees list.
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Roman Alexander Reveals Track List For New EP, ‘Midwest Calling’
Posted on August 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The six-song project will officially drop August 22.
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RaeLynn Revisits The Moment That Sparked Her Country Music Career Ahead Of Milestone Bridgestone Arena Show
Posted on August 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“That moment started a fire in me to figure out what my future would look like as a country artist…”
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Ella Langley Refuses To Use Auto-Tune During Her Concerts
Posted on August 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“That’s something that I’m never going to do,” she declares.
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Luke Combs On Embracing An ‘Oddly Normal Life’ Rooted In Simplicity, Family, And Staying True To Himself
Posted on August 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I live an oddly normal life, to be honest…and that’s the way I want it to be…”
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Old Dominion Pauses Show For Emotional Moment With Young Fan Holding Sign For ‘Miss You Man’ Song Request
Posted on August 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Watch the heart-warming moment unfold.
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Luke Bryan Slips, Slides, and Shakes It on Slick Stage in Hilarious Viral Moment
Posted on August 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Did somebody squirt some KY Jelly on my stage?”
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Megan Moroney Unveils Emotional New Song, ‘Beautiful Things,’ Written for Her Young Niece
Posted on August 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I have to write a song so that she can listen to it when that happens and she feels no sadness ever,” Moroney told fans.
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Ashley McBryde Makes Space For Sobriety and Storytelling On Broadway With Redemption Bar
Posted on August 1, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The bar and music venue is set to open inside Eric Church’s Broadway establishment, Chief’s.
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Zach Top Paints A Vivid Picture Of Heartbreak In Gut-Wrenching Ode To Life On The Road, ‘South Of Sanity’
Posted on August 1, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Alongside the new song, Top dropped the track list for his next album.
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