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.

Adam Sanders; Photo: Fred Hayes/CBS

Country Singer Adam Sanders Heads to CBS’ ‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Marshals’ After ‘The Road’ Win

Posted on April 10, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

Sanders is set to perform his new song, “His To Mine” on Sunday, April 12.

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Photo Courtesy of Alan Jackson

Alan Jackson Proudly Welcomes Second Granddaughter, Parker Anne, Born to Daughter Alexandra

Posted on April 9, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Denise and I are thrilled to announce the birth of our second granddaughter,” shared Jackson.

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Photos Courtesy of Emily Ann Roberts

WATCH: Emily Ann Roberts Gets Emotional Sharing First ACM Nomination News with Family

Posted on April 9, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m just thankful to be nominated,” Roberts shared.

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Kelsea Ballerini Reveals Whether Her New York City Move Is Permanent

Posted on April 9, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m loving it so much,” Ballerini stated.

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Luke Bryan Reunites With Cancer Survivor on ‘American Idol’ Set 11 Years After Granting Make-A-Wish

Posted on April 8, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

The pair got to reunite as part of April’s World Wish Month campaign.

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Photos Courtesy of Gabby Barrett, Cade Foehner

Gabby Barrett Gets Honest About Getting Married at 19 in Unreleased Track, ‘Young’

Posted on April 8, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“This wasn’t the ‘smart choice’” but “8 years later,” she wrote.

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Girl Named Tom, Kelly Clarkson, Jake Hoot; Photo by: Trae Patton/NBC

Jake Hoot and Girl Named Tom Return To ‘The Voice’ In-Season All-Star Showdown

Posted on April 7, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“If it worked once…Welcome back Jake Hoot and Girl Named Tom,” Kelly Clarkson shared.

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Tucker Wetmore Honors U.S. Troops With Visits to Naval Base Guam and Andersen Air Force Base

Posted on April 7, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“God bless our troops,” wrote Wetmore.

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Photos Courtesy of Thomas Rhett

Thomas Rhett Explains the Meaning Behind Son Brave Elijah’s Name

Posted on April 6, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“We loved what that word meant for a boy or girl,” Rhett shared of the name.

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Dan + Shay; Photo by Robby Klein

Dan + Shay Return With Powerful Message Surrounding Mental Health In New Single, ‘Say So’

Posted on April 6, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“The subject matter is heavy, it is serious and it is timely and it is something we feel is important to talk about,” said Dan + Shay.

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