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 June 13, 2025
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“I broke down in tears the very first listen,” Smith shares of the track.
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Posted on June 13, 2025
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The right words are hard to find,” the new mom admitted.
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Posted on June 12, 2025
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“I don’t know what to say to these guys,” he admits.
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Posted on June 12, 2025
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“…when I shaved…it hurt some people’s feelings,”
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Posted on June 12, 2025
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The country star is loving every minute watching his son Major reach new milestones.
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Posted on June 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I hope the wait is worth it,” Zimmerman told fans.
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Posted on June 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The hitmaker shared the story at SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour during CMA Fest.
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Posted on June 11, 2025
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“I want my kids 20 years from now to go, ‘Dad was here, he was here and he made us the priority.’”
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Posted on June 11, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The new color is set to represent a happier set of tunes.
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Posted on June 10, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m gonna make him wait,” she shared.
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