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.

Morgan Wallen; Photo via YouTube

Morgan Wallen Launches ‘The Shop Sessions’ With Acoustic Rendition Of ‘Just In Case’

Posted on April 11, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Wallen is stripping down tracks on his forthcoming album in a new video series.

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Snoop Dogg, ERNEST; Photo by Braden Walker

ERNEST Teams Up With Snoop Dogg On Laid-Back Jam, ‘Gettin’ Gone’

Posted on April 11, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This marks the first release from ERNEST’s DeVille Records.

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Jon Pardi; Photo Provided

Jon Pardi Infuses Fresh Energy Into His Signature Sound On New ‘Honkytonk Hollywood’ Album

Posted on April 11, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

Pardi claims this collection is “one of my best records of my career.”

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HARDY; Photo by Tanner Gallagher

HARDY Returns To His Roots With New Songs, ‘Favorite Country Song’ And ‘Buck On The Wall’

Posted on April 11, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

This is just a glimpse into the “big ol album” HARDY promised is coming later this year.

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Jelly Roll; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

Jelly Roll Reveals He’s Lost Nearly 200 Pounds, Sets Sights on Skydiving Adventure With Wife, Bunnie XO

Posted on April 11, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“The biggest change I’ve ever made is happening right now,” he shared.

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Dolly Parton; Photo by Stacie Huckeba

Petition To Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly Parton Gains Major Momentum, Hits 50,000 Signatures

Posted on April 10, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“We could all be Departin’ from Parton!!”

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Jon Pardi and Family; Photo via Instagram

Jon Pardi Talks Girl Dad Life And The Joy Of Seeing His Daughters’ Personalities Unfold

Posted on April 10, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The country star is fully embracing his role as a girl dad, even participating in tea parties at home.

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Keith Urban; Photo by Andrew Wendowski, Music Mayhem

Keith Urban Opens Up About Band Changes Ahead Of Highly Anticipated 2025 Tour

Posted on April 10, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’ve always followed the inner voice that says it’s time to make a change in any area of my life…”

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Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani; Photo by: Jason Kempin/Getty Images

See Inside Blake Shelton And Wife Gwen Stefani’s Scenic Getaway

Posted on April 10, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

The couple soaked in some family time amid the stunning mountainside views.

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Parker McCollum; Photo Provided

Parker McCollum Sets The Record Straight About His Future In Country Music

Posted on April 9, 2025

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m not going anywhere, man…”

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