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 July 22, 2025
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“The moment you’ve all been waiting for…the lip combo…”
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Posted on July 21, 2025
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The country superstar packed out the iconic venue with 35,000 fans.
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Posted on July 21, 2025
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She helped pull off an epic surprise!
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Posted on July 21, 2025
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“It wasn’t too long before he passed, I called him up with an idea and sang it to him over the phone…”
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Posted on July 21, 2025
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“She’s been having these spasms, kind of just like she’s falling almost…”
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Posted on July 18, 2025
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The celebration featured plenty of gold chains and even a Parker McCollum themed karaoke session.
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Posted on July 18, 2025
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“He’s this mysterious, masculine character – kind of the picture of what a lot of women want in a man…”
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Posted on July 18, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
We are proud to showcase country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. In this installment, we talk with Scoot Teasley.
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Posted on July 18, 2025
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“That’s what we want to do with Band Together: Texans helping Texas,” Lambert shares.
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Posted on July 17, 2025
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“I can’t believe at 35, I get to check off my couple bucket list goals as an artist…”
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