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.
JUST IN: Luke Bryan Announces Tonight’s Farm Tour Show In Latrobe, PA Will Not Take Place
Posted on September 17, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“This call was made for everyone’s safety,” said Bryan.
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Little Big Town Reveals The Pre-Show Tradition That Has Stayed Strong for 25 Years
Posted on September 17, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
This ritual will continue on their upcoming For The Art of It Tour.
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Julia Stiles Dances To Dolly Parton’s ‘9 To 5’ On ‘Dancing With The Stars’ After Country Icon’s Approval
Posted on September 17, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so honored to be dancing to her music and honoring her legacy and I want to make her proud,” said Stiles.
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Maddie Marlow Font And Husband Jonah Expecting Baby No. 2
Posted on September 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The exciting news comes as Font enters the solo era of her career.
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Emily Ann Roberts Opens Up About When She and Husband Chris Sasser Want to Start a Family
Posted on September 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’re really on the same page,” Roberts explained.
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How To Watch the Two-Hour TV Special Celebrating Dolly Parton, ‘CMA Presents I Will Always Love You’
Posted on September 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
More information about the special is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
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How To Purchase Dolly Parton’s New High-End Collectibles, ‘Dolly Dolls’
Posted on September 15, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I am so excited to have my newest tiny tassel top to share with all of you,” Parton shared in a statement prior to her passing.
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Riley Green Opens Up About Becoming the ‘Mustache Guy,’ Reveals Why It Could Help Him on ‘The Voice’
Posted on September 15, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“[The] mustache for me was somewhat of an accident,” Green admits.
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Florida Georgia Line Announces 2027 ‘Anything Goes Again: The Festival Tour’
Posted on September 15, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The duo will make their way across the country for a 12-date headline run at some of the biggest music festivals.
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Priscilla Block Is Betting on Herself Again as She Begins New Chapter As An Independent Artist
Posted on September 15, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…when I say it was one of the hardest decisions I’ve made in my career, I don’t say that lightly,” Block admitted.
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