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 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We cant wait to see y’all in a new year.”
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Posted on September 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“These finished songs are like the light at the end of the tunnel.”
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Posted on September 19, 2025
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Ross poured his heart and soul into making this album, which he says is a collection of songs that “showcase the depth of who I am.”
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Posted on September 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Thompson has been touring and writing “as much as possible.”
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Posted on September 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The album features Rice’s raw vocals with no doctoring.
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Posted on September 18, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“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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