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 February 12, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Combs shared that he is “super pumped” to reveal the track list with fans.
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Posted on February 12, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Could the guitar-playing mystery in the trailer man be Riley Green?
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Posted on February 12, 2026
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Dickerson’s romantic new song arrives just in time for the love-filled holiday.
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Posted on February 11, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“That was a very traumatic experience for me.”
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Posted on February 11, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The rising star hopes to have the project finished after an upcoming writer’s retreat.
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Posted on February 11, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…we froze that moment in time forever musically.”
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Posted on February 11, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“How bout a round of applause for the absolutely stunning Hallie Ray Light McCollum making her music video debut,” said McCollum.
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Posted on February 10, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
An ordinary Costco run turned into a memorable moment for the country acts.
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Posted on February 10, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“When I wrote this song, I knew I had to ask him to be a part of it,” Birge said of his collaborator.
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Posted on February 10, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Parker himself was warm and unhurried. He took his time with us.”
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