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.
Dolly Parton Gives Health Update: ‘I Have Some Good News And a Little Bad News’
Posted on May 4, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Amid her ongoing medical issues, Parton has also announced the cancelation of her upcoming Las Vegas run.
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Hannah Harper Looks Ahead to Life After ‘American Idol’ as Season 24 Nears Its Finale [Exclusive]
Posted on May 4, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Harper shares plans for new music, touring and dreams of playing the Grand Ole Opry.
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Ashley Cooke Announces Self-Titled Sophomore Album
Posted on May 4, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Along with the news, Cooke revealed plans to drop a new song, “high school sweethearts.”
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Parker McCollum Returns Home To Texas For Surprise Visit With Nurses as Part of Healthcare Heroes Initiative
Posted on May 1, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Being here to give back, even in a small way, means a lot,” shared McCollum.
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Who Is Stella Lefty? Meet the Viral ‘Boston’ Singer Making Waves on Social Media
Posted on May 1, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Known for her viral song “Boston,” Stella Lefty is starting to connect with listeners beyond the track that first put her on the map.
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Ella Langley, Zach Top, Carter Faith & Tucker Wetmore Added to 2026 ACM Awards Performance Lineup
Posted on May 1, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
See the just-announced list of performers.
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Austin Snell Gets Candid on Mental Health and New Project ‘Colors’ [Exclusive]
Posted on May 1, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
With this project, Snell takes a raw look at the struggles he’s pushed down and brings them to the surface.
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Country Next: Baylee Lynn
Posted on May 1, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
We’re proud to showcase country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. In this installment, we talk to Baylee Lynn.
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Star-Studded Night in Nashville: Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton & Thomas Rhett Take Over Music City
Posted on April 30, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Just a casual Wednesday in Nashville.
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Kacey Musgraves Addresses Past Tension With Miranda Lambert And Overcoming Fued To Write ‘Horses And Divorces’
Posted on April 30, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’ve come together after years of really, honestly, not being friends.”
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