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.
Lady A’s Charles Kelley Shares An Update On Blood Cancer Treatment: ‘It Ain’t No Joke’
Posted on October 26, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The Lady A singer is opening up about the good and bad days of treatment.
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Blake Shelton Calls Luke Bryan’s Nashville Bar a ‘Ghost Town’ and Luke Fires Back with Hilarious Response
Posted on October 26, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The longtime friendly feud continues, with the country stars finding new ways to poke fun at each other.
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Miranda Lambert To Headline 30th Annual Red Kettle Kickoff at Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Posted on October 26, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country star will take the stage at AT&T Stadium for a live performance on Thanksgiving Day.
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Reba McEntire’s Son Shelby Blackstock Reveals Why He And Wife Marissa Won’t Share Their Son’s Face Online
Posted on October 23, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The couple shares the update just a few days after announcing Archer’s birth.
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George Birge Shares How Flirtatious ‘Boots Up’ Song Came Together and Talks New Chapter
Posted on October 23, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I cannot wait to start sharing more music very soon,” Birge Shared.
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Carrie Underwood Leads All-Star Tribute To Dolly Parton With Breathtaking ‘I Will Always Love You’ Performance
Posted on October 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The moment was made even more special when all the artists and special guests in attendance joined Underwood onstage to finish out the song.
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Zac Brown Performs ‘Butterfly’ Alongside Dolly Parton’s Vocals ‘One More Time’ in Moving Tribute
Posted on October 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It means the world to me to be here tonight to honor and perform this song…” said Brown.
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Kelsea Ballerini Brings Dolly Parton’s ‘Here You Come Again’ to Life in Heartfelt Tribute to Her Musical Hero
Posted on October 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We love you, Miss Dolly,” Ballerini stated at the end of her performance.
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Brad Paisley and Sierra Hull Honor Dolly Parton With Emotional ‘When I Get Where I’m Going’ Performance
Posted on October 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Dolly, I’m going to try to do our song justice,” Paisley stated prior to taking the stage.
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Reba McEntire Honors Her longtime Friend Dolly Parton With Powerful Performance of ‘He’s Alive’ Alongside Belmont University Choir
Posted on October 21, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The performance earned a well-deserved standing ovation.
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