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.

Photo Courtesy of Riley Green

Riley Green Admits He’s Been Taking on Too Much Between ‘The Voice,’ Acting And Touring

Posted on October 16, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m literally working every single day,” Green revealed.

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Photo Courtesy of Belles

Country Next: Belles

Posted on October 16, 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 Belles.

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Photo Courtesy of Luke Combs

See Inside Luke Combs’ Category 10 in Las Vegas

Posted on October 15, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

The entertainment destination is now open at Flamingo Las Vegas.

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Kenny Chesney; Photo by Allister Ann

Kenny Chesney Reveals How Being Mistreated as an Opening Act Shaped the Way He Runs His Tours

Posted on October 15, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m so thankful for that because that showed me how not to do it,” Chesney admits.

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Clay Walker and Family; Photo by Jeff Fasano

Clay Walker Announces Family Christmas Album and Holiday Tour Featuring Wife and Five Kids

Posted on October 15, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

‘A Clay Walker Family Christmas’ is set to arrive on November 6.

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Miranda Lambert; Photo by Tyler Conrad

Miranda Lambert’s Velvet Rodeo Wardrobe to Be Featured in New National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame Exhibition

Posted on October 14, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Seeing these pieces now have a life beyond the stage as part of the Museum’s new Icons Gallery feels really full circle and special,” said Lambert.

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Photos Courtesy of Travis Tritt

Travis Tritt Shares Health Update Amid Multi-Week Battle With Pneumonia

Posted on October 14, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m finally back good enough to where I feel like normal again,” Tritt shared.

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Bigcountry, Luke Cope; Photo by: Cory Osborne/NBC

BigCountry and Luke Cope Bring Big Stage Presence and Soulful Vocals to ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ During ‘The Voice’ Battle Round

Posted on October 14, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“I’m so proud of this performance,” Queen Latifah told the competitors.

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Evan James, Luke Curran; Photo by: Griffin Nagel/NBC

Evan James and Luke Curran Leave Adam Levine Torn After Tucker Wetmore Duet on ‘The Voice’

Posted on October 14, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“Their job is to make my job hard and they’ve really been successful and caused me a lot of stress,” Levine admitted.

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Photo Courtesy of Alan Jackson

See Inside Alan Jackson’s New Nashville Museum

Posted on October 13, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

The space offers nearly 600 artifacts and memorabilia from Jackson’s personal life and decades-long music career.

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