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.
Ingrid Andress Gets Real About Fear of Commitment on Vulnerable New Track ‘Tattoos’
Posted on April 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The track marks the start of even more new music to come from Andress.
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Kacey Musgraves Hilariously Enters Her Own Lookalike Contest In London
Posted on April 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Celebrity lookalike contests are popping up all over the world, and the latest one in London set out to find…
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Emily Ann Roberts Says First ACM Awards Nomination Feels Like a Shared Win With Husband Chris [Exclusive]
Posted on April 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Roberts also shared a look into her love story and offered her best marriage advice.
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Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen Drop First-Ever Duet, ‘I Can’t Love You Anymore’
Posted on April 24, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I loved it the second I heard it,” Wallen admitted.
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Koe Wetzel Engaged To Longtime Girlfriend Bailey: ‘It’s Always Been Us’
Posted on April 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marks yet another exciting milestone for the couple.
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Zach Top Talks Living a Normal Life Amid Rising Fame and Staying Present in the Moment
Posted on April 22, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We can go play a show to 20,000 people one night and then go buy bacon at the Kroger the next morning,” said Top.
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Hannah Harper Turns Criticism Into a ‘Redemption Moment’ on ‘American Idol’s’ Disney Night
Posted on April 21, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The hopeful contestant earned a spot in the Top 7 with her performance of “Almost There.”
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Megan Moroney Channels Dolly Parton’s Signature ‘Jolene’ Look for PEOPLE’s World’s Most Beautiful Issue
Posted on April 21, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I see a lot of myself in her,” says Moroney.
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Kacey Musgraves Brings Her Own Perspective to George Strait Cover During Coachella Return
Posted on April 20, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
This performance proved that Musgraves and Strait have more than one thing in common.
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Carter Faith Stars With Rudy Pankow In New Music Video For Kygo Collab ‘That’s When You Know’
Posted on April 20, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The pair hit the road and explore the risk that comes with taking a leap for love.
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