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.
Jason Aldean Adds 2026 Australia And New Zealand Dates To FULL THROTTLE Tour
Posted on June 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The global expansion of Aldean’s headline run marks a major milestone in his touring career.
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Bailey Zimmerman Gets Honest About Drinking Less And Feeling Better Than Ever
Posted on June 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Zimmerman revealed this lifestyle shift has made his life “so much better.”
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Gavin Adcock Reacts To Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ Album Ranking Above Him On Country Charts: ‘It Just Ain’t Country’
Posted on June 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
After sounding off on stage, Adcock later clarified where he stands on the subject.
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Corey Kent Snags Second No. 1 At Country Radio With ‘This Heart’
Posted on June 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The milestone feat marks the start of a new chapter for Kent.
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Riley Green Gives Two Emerging Artists the Spotlight After Ella Langley Drops Out of Hoofbeat Fest
Posted on June 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Green made their dreams a reality by inviting them to join him on stage, stepping in for Ella Langley to perform their duets together.
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Ella Langley and HARDY Deliver a Savage Twist in Highly Anticipated New Song, ‘Never Met Anyone Like You’
Posted on June 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This isn’t a love song,” she revealed upon the track’s release.
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WATCH: Clay Walker’s 12-Year-Old Son Steals the Show With Surprise Performance for 30,000 Fans
Posted on June 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“So proud of this young man,” Walker shared.
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Parker McCollum Scraps the Rulebook and Finds His True Sound on New Self-Titled Album
Posted on June 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’ve never made a record that I love as much as this one,” the Texas native admits.
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WATCH: Ella Langley Brings 7-Year-Old Superfan On Stage With Riley Green For Unforgettable Birthday Surprise
Posted on June 27, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This was a “dream come true” moment for the young girl.
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Jason Aldean Teams Up With His Musical Hero Travis Tritt For Iconic CMA Fest Surprise
Posted on June 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The artists celebrated 25 years of Tritt’s hit “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive.”
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