Madeleine O'Connell

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.

Ella Langley; Photo by Caylee Robillard

Ella Langley Pens Sentimental Message In Honor Of First Solo No. 1, ‘Weren’t For The Wind’

Posted on July 7, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“So proud of this song everything that it’s done and continues to do….”

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Lauren Alaina, Beni Doll; Photo via Instagram

Lauren Alaina Claps Back After Being Mom Shamed On Social Media

Posted on July 7, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“You don’t know me and I don’t know you, and let’s keep it that way…”

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Jordan Davis and Family; Photo Courtesy Jordan Davis

Jordan Davis and Wife Kristen Welcome Baby No.4: ‘God Is Good’

Posted on July 3, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Meet their baby girl, Sadie!

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Parker McCollum; Photo by Tim O'Keefe, Koe Wetzel; Photo by Crystal Wise

How A Track Inspired By Koe Wetzel Became A Highlight On Parker McCollum’s New Album

Posted on July 2, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“…it turned out to be one of my favorite songs on the record. I just love it so much.”

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Kane Brown; Photo by Michael Drummond

Kane Brown Could Break His Album Cycle If ‘2 Pair’ Takes Off

Posted on July 2, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Brown’s next project release date depends on the success of his new summer jam.

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Britnee Kellogg with Keith Urban; Photo via Instagram

Keith Urban Invites ‘The Road’ Contestant Britnee Kellogg to Join Him for ‘We Were Us’ Duet

Posted on July 2, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Urban introduced Kellogg to the stage by telling the crowd she was “someone who you guys don’t know yet but you will.”

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Lauren Alaina, Cam Arnold, Beni Doll; Photos via Instagram

Lauren Alaina Reveals the Sweet Story Behind Her Daughter Beni Doll’s Name

Posted on July 2, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“We love it. She’s one of a kind,” Alaina said of her little girl’s name.

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Willie Nelson; Photo by Pamela Springsteen

Severe Storm Forces Willie Nelson to Cancel 2025 Outlaw Festival Date in Oklahoma

Posted on July 1, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Organizers said “an extreme weather event” was to blame and revealed that “equipment and artists’ instruments were damaged.”

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Dwayne Johnson, Jelly Roll; Photo via Instagram

Jelly Roll And Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Finally Meet In Emotional First Encounter

Posted on July 1, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’ve been waiting a decade for this hug,” Jelly Roll tells Johnson.

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Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley; Photo by Caylee Robillard

Ella Langley Steps In for Tate McRae on ‘What I Want’ During Morgan Wallen’s Wisconsin Shows

Posted on July 1, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Wallen also welcomed Miranda Lambert to the stage amid his set.

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