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.
Ben Gallaher Talks Returning to His Roots, Stripping Back Songs and Creating His First-Ever Acoustic Project, ‘Taylor Gold’ [Exclusive]
Posted on August 7, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Gallaher reveals the entire project was inspired by a guitar he couldn’t put down.
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Russell Dickerson Shares the Campfire Tradition That Brings Him Back to What Matters Most [Exclusive]
Posted on August 6, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s like the sun setting, fire going, s’mores roasting. That’s living right there,” Dickerson admits.
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Russell Dickerson and Wife Kailey to Be Recognized With 2026 Angels Among Us Award From St. Jude
Posted on August 5, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The couple will accept the honor during the 36th annual Country Cares Seminar this fall.
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Parker McCollum’s Wife Hallie Ray Shares Update on Life With Newborn Rocker, Opens Up About ‘Dream’ Delivery
Posted on August 5, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Doing really great! Truly feeling so blessed,” the mom of two shared.
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Brantley Gilbert Opens Up About the Health Scare That Led Him to Get Sober 14 Years Ago
Posted on August 5, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…it got bad. It wasn’t that I didn’t know there was a problem…Two liters a day. Every 24 hours.”
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Cole Swindell Reflects on Fatherhood, Daughter Rainey’s First Birthday, and Seeing His Late Dad in Her
Posted on August 5, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“To have a little reminder of that every time I look at her, I mean, the Lord works in mysterious ways,” shared Swindell.
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Riley Green To Return To Coaching Chair In 2027 For First-Ever ‘The Voice: Celebrity’
Posted on August 4, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Green will serve as a coach for the celebrity contestants alongside Joe Jonas and Queen Latifah.
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Chase Matthew Opens Up About His ‘Lowest Point’ In Deeply Personal New Song ‘Autopilot’
Posted on August 4, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“‘Autopilot’ is the most important song I’ve ever released,” says Matthew.
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Lainey Wilson Shares Heartwarming ‘4x4xU’ Duet With 10-Year-Old Fan Living With Spina Bifida in Cincinnati
Posted on August 4, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I want her to know she let me live my dream,” the young fan said in a message to Wilson.
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Morgan Wallen Wraps Record-Breaking Still The Problem Tour, Donates More Than $1 Million in Instruments to Schools
Posted on August 3, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The tour came to a close with two sold-out shows at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field.
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