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.
No One Knew This Stagecoach ‘Influencer’ Was Actually Country Superstar Lainey Wilson in Disguise
Posted on April 28, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wilson took to the crowd to interview unsuspecting fans before revealing her true self.
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See Miranda Lambert and George Strait Team Up For Two-Song Performance in Texas
Posted on April 27, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The pair of Texas natives delivered two classics from Strait’s catalogue.
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Avery Anna Surprised With ACM Award for New Female Artist of the Year
Posted on April 27, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m just so grateful for this. I’m so honored,” said Anna.
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Cody Johnson Shares Story Behind Unreleased Song He Co-Wrote With Wife Brandi 12 Years Ago
Posted on April 27, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The unnamed song made a lasting impact on Johnson, and fans may hear it in the future.
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Hannah Harper Opens Up About Taylor Swift Night, Criticism, and Staying Grounded On Her ‘American Idol’ Journey [Exclusive]
Posted on April 27, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
From “String Cheese” to the Top 7, Harper gets honest of the growth and challenges she’s faced along the way.
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Ingrid Andress Gets Real About Fear of Commitment on Vulnerable New Track ‘Tattoos’
Posted on April 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The track marks the start of even more new music to come from Andress.
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Kacey Musgraves Hilariously Enters Her Own Lookalike Contest In London
Posted on April 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Celebrity lookalike contests are popping up all over the world, and the latest one in London set out to find…
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Emily Ann Roberts Says First ACM Awards Nomination Feels Like a Shared Win With Husband Chris [Exclusive]
Posted on April 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Roberts also shared a look into her love story and offered her best marriage advice.
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Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen Drop First-Ever Duet, ‘I Can’t Love You Anymore’
Posted on April 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I loved it the second I heard it,” Wallen admitted.
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Koe Wetzel Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend Bailey: ‘It’s Always Been Us’
Posted on April 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marks yet another exciting milestone for the couple.
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