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.
Zach Top Talks Living a Normal Life Amid Rising Fame and Staying Present in the Moment
Posted on April 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We can go play a show to 20,000 people one night and then go buy bacon at the Kroger the next morning,” said Top.
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Hannah Harper Turns Criticism Into a ‘Redemption Moment’ on ‘American Idol’s’ Disney Night
Posted on April 21, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The hopeful contestant earned a spot in the Top 7 with her performance of “Almost There.”
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Megan Moroney Channels Dolly Parton’s Signature ‘Jolene’ Look for PEOPLE’s World’s Most Beautiful Issue
Posted on April 21, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I see a lot of myself in her,” says Moroney.
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Kacey Musgraves Brings Her Own Perspective to George Strait Cover During Coachella Return
Posted on April 20, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
This performance proved that Musgraves and Strait have more than one thing in common.
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Carter Faith Stars With Rudy Pankow In New Music Video For Kygo Collab ‘That’s When You Know’
Posted on April 20, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The pair hit the road and explore the risk that comes with taking a leap for love.
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Country Thunder Florida Relocates to Clearwater for 2026 Festival
Posted on April 20, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new location is set less than 20 miles from the original site.
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Dylan Conrique Talks Her Shift From Pop to Country Music and Finding Her Voice in Nashville
Posted on April 17, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Conrique’s newest release, “A Little Like You” proves that she has found her rightful home in country music.
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Belles Opens Up About Reimagining ‘Jolene’ and Working With Dolly Parton on ‘Son of Jolene’
Posted on April 17, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I never in a million years thought that I would ever get to meet her, much less have a song with her,” shared Belles of the country icon.
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Kacey Musgraves Claims She Spotted Three UFOs On Flight From Texas To Tennessee
Posted on April 10, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“S–t is weird, but I’m here for it. I’m open to it, I’m here for it.”
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George Strait Makes Triumphant Return to the Stage at Austin’s Moody Center
Posted on April 10, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
This show marked the first of Strait’s seven-show run in 2026.
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