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.
Chayce Beckham Says ‘Dirt Floor’ Is Just the Beginning of His Next Musical Chapter [Exclusive]
Posted on July 17, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’re just honestly getting my foot back in the door…,” Beckham explained.
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Chris Stapleton, Ashley McBryde And Steve Earle To Perform At 2026 Nashville Songwriter Awards
Posted on July 17, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The 9th annual event will take place at the Ryman Auditorium on September 22.
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Russell Dickerson Keeps Fans Laughing After Hilarious Mid-Show Wardrobe Malfunction
Posted on July 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I didn’t see nobody telling me my fly was down,” Dickerson joked.
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Grand Ole Opry Calls On Fans To Support AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act And Preserve WSM’s Legacy
Posted on July 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“If WSM, the Grand Ole Opry, and AM radio matter to you, now is the time to speak up.”
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Morgan Wallen Shares Stripped-Down Preview Of Unreleased Song
Posted on July 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Maybe I’ll release this one before the boats get winterized this time,” Wallen teased.
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Chris Janson Shuts Down Broadway For Full-Circle Nashville Performance
Posted on July 15, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I got emotional on stage last night, as it was an unbelievable show with the greatest fans,” Janson said of the performance.
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Elle King Shares How Autism Diagnosis Has Brought Clarity To Her Life
Posted on July 15, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…I was like, ‘Everything makes so much sense now.’ But I didn’t even know,” shared King.
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Riley Green Gets Candid About His Dating Life And Reveals If Settling Down Is In His Future
Posted on July 15, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s really not that easy to meet a girl when you’re doing what we’re doing,” Green admitted.
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Country Next: Cassidy Daniels
Posted on July 14, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
We’re proud to showcase country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. In this installment, we talk to Cassidy Daniels.
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Garth Brooks Shares Why He Continues To Prioritize Affordable Concert Tickets Ahead Of All On My Roots Tour
Posted on July 14, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Where you sit in the arena shouldn’t depend on how much you can afford…It should be all just luck of the draw,” says Brooks.
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