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.

Post Malone; Photo by Adam DeGross

26,000 Square Foot Post Malone Bar Coming To Nashville’s Lower Broadway

Posted on June 3, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The establishment will be located at 305 Broadway.

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Darius Rucker; Photo by Catherine Powell

Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen & More Join Darius Rucker For 16th Annual ‘Darius & Friends’ Concert Benefitting St. Jude

Posted on June 3, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“None of this matters if you guys don’t come out to support us and St. Jude,” Rucker graciously told the audience.

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Ashley McBryde, Cody Johnson; Photos by Andrew Wendowski

Ashley McBryde and Cody Johnson Team Up To Host Star-Studded ‘CMA Fest’ TV Special

Posted on June 3, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The special will air Thursday, June 26 at 8/7c on ABC.

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Old Dominion; Photo by Dove Shore

Old Dominion Prepare To Release ‘Most Personal’ Album Yet, ‘Barbara’

Posted on June 2, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The project will drop in August amid the band’s 2025 World Tour.

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Kameron Marlowe; Photo by Matt Paskert

LISTEN: Kameron Marlowe Takes Fans Back In Time With Nostalgic Summer Anthem, ‘Seventeen’

Posted on June 2, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The new song is officially set to impact country radio on July 14.

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Kane Brown; Photo by Dennis Leupold

Kane Brown To Make Feature Film Debut In Romantic Comedy, ‘The Token Groomsman’

Posted on May 30, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Brown will appear in the film alongside Taylor Lautner.

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Jon Pardi; Photo by Evan T. De Stefano

BREAKING: Jon Pardi Reschedules Weekend Shows, Apologizes To Fans: ‘I’m So Sorry, But I Am Sick’

Posted on May 30, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Both shows have been rescheduled to new dates in July.

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Hudson Westbrook; Photo by Ian Noh

Hudson Westbrook Announces Debut Album, ‘Texas Forever,’ Releases Title Track

Posted on May 30, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m so proud of this record…”

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Chris Lane, Lauren Lane; Photo via Instagram

Chris Lane And Wife Lauren Expecting Third Child

Posted on May 30, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Party of 5 coming this November!”

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Dylan Scott; Photo by Eric Ryan Anderson

Dylan Scott Embraces Family, Growth and Gratitude On His Most Personal Album Yet, ‘Easy Does It’

Posted on May 30, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

With these 11 new songs, Scott is staying true to himself while offering more mature perspective.

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