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.
Posted on February 16, 2026
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She admitted she was the “most nervous” she had ever been in her life.
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Posted on February 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is the life I’ve always dreamed of for myself!”
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Posted on February 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Bryan wasn’t completely on board at first, but that all changed.
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Posted on February 13, 2026
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“I knew ‘Be Her’ was a hit the second we started writing it,” said co-writer HARDY.
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Posted on February 13, 2026
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“It is the next installation of my favorite subgenre of Band Perry Country Music, which is the psycho girl love song,” Kimberly shared.
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Posted on February 12, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I have nothing but respect for Luke…”
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Posted on February 12, 2026
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Combs shared that he is “super pumped” to reveal the track list with fans.
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Posted on February 12, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Could the guitar-playing mystery in the trailer man be Riley Green?
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Posted on February 12, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Dickerson’s romantic new song arrives just in time for the love-filled holiday.
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Posted on February 11, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“That was a very traumatic experience for me.”
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