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.
Posted on December 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The beloved tradition returns to NYC with star-studded performances.
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Posted on December 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Here’s what you need to know about the festive Music City celebration.
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Posted on December 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
We’re proud to showcase country music’s brightest new stars through our Country Next series. In this installment, we talk to Abbie Callahan.
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Posted on December 2, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…it’s been an emotional, wild, huge year for us.”
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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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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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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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Posted on December 1, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“That was a ‘really God?’ moment,” he admitted.
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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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Posted on December 1, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Johnson’s new album is almost finished.
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