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.
Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins Celebrate Arrival of First Son, Brave
Posted on February 27, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Our hearts are just in a big ole puddle with this precious baby BOY.”
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Harper Grace Talks Faking Her Engagement and the Hard Choice Behind ‘If Daddy Says No’
Posted on February 27, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I think some people are probably going to think I’m crazy for faking my own engagement…”
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Kenny Whitmire Revives Timeless Country Storytelling With ‘I Gave Her The Moon’
Posted on February 26, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so thankful for this song and what it’s done for me,” Whitmire reflects.
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Koe Wetzel Ushers in a New Era With Album Tease and Night Champion World Tour Announcement
Posted on February 26, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Coming into 2026 and this tour, I feel like I’m the best version of myself I’ve ever been.”
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Luke Combs Offers Bobby Bones Honest Parenting Advice
Posted on February 26, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“You’re never ready. You’re not going to be ready,” Combs told Bones, who is preparing to become a father himself.
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Dolly Parton Lends Her Name to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Expanding Hope and Care for Kids
Posted on February 26, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so honored to stand alongside this hospital and do my part to help bring more hope, more comfort and more healing to children and families.”
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Luke Combs Gets Real About ‘Constant Battle’ With Self-Doubt and Weight Loss
Posted on February 25, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Combs says he worried early on that his looks would hold him back from making it in country music.
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Lauren Alaina Calls for an End to Body-Shaming Culture: ‘We Can’t Talk About Women This Way’
Posted on February 25, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We all need to be better,” Alaina stated.
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Riley Green Gets Candid About His Deep Connection To The Late Merle Haggard
Posted on February 25, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
He also reflects on how bourbon, storytelling, and his grandfather’s memories connect to him to Haggard.
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Darius Rucker Plots 2026 Songs Of Summer Tour
Posted on February 25, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“For me, it’s not summer if we’re not playing music outdoors,” he shared.
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