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.
Rob Cole Moves ‘The Voice’ Coaches With Heartfelt Performance Of Lee Ann Womack’s ‘I Hope You Dance’
Posted on December 2, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Cole gave the performance his all in an attempt to advance onto the Live Finale.
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WATCH: Aaron Nichols Turns ‘The Voice’ Stage Into A Honky Tonk With Luke Combs Cover
Posted on December 2, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This is the first fun party song I get to do…I’m very excited to get the show that side of me.”
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Are Tucker Wetmore and Zach Top Related?
Posted on December 2, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“There’s been speculation that we’re related,” Wetmore explained.
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Craig Morgan Gets Emotional Discussing Memoir And Son’s Death With Bunnie XO
Posted on December 1, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“That was a ‘really God?’ moment,” he admitted.
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Reba McEntire On Returning To ‘Happy’s Place’ Set and Working With Fiancé Rex Linn: ‘It’s a Blast’
Posted on December 1, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The pair is finding love on screen and off!
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Cody Johnson Confirms Collaborations With Luke Combs and Brothers Osborne On New Album
Posted on December 1, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Johnson’s new album is almost finished.
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Jordan Davis and Lauren Daigle Bring Louisiana Charm to Their First-Ever ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Hosting Gig
Posted on December 1, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I think it is the Louisiana thing. We just have that together,” Daigle shared.
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Ryan And Rory Discuss Turning Heartbreak Into Hope on ‘Lawn Chair In The Living Room’
Posted on November 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The track marks the duo’s final release of 2025.
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‘The Voice’s’ Kirbi Advances After Soulful Performance of Jelly Roll And Brandon Lake’s ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’
Posted on November 25, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I feel like if I could sum up who I am in a song, this would probably be it,“ Kirbi stated.
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Austin Gilbert Put His Stamp On Jake Owen’s ‘Eight Second Ride’ During ‘The Voice’ Knockouts Round
Posted on November 25, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Gilbert went head-to-head with fellow Team Reba member Peyton Kyle.
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