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.
Country Singer Alexis Wilkins Is Dating FBI Director Kash Patel
Posted on November 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We both are very patriotic, so obviously there are things there that we definitely agree on.”
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Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie Spotted Filming ‘American Idol’ In Nashville
Posted on November 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“No big deal…just Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood on campus!”
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Ella Langley Admits Her Go-To Splurge Is Makeup: ‘This Is One of My Joys in Life’
Posted on November 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“You can’t take it with you…”
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Blake Shelton Gets Real About Regrets From ‘The Voice’ And How He’s Changing The Game With ‘The Road’
Posted on November 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
He called out the flaws in the show that he believes ultimately kept contestants from reaching star status.
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Country Next: Noah Rinker
Posted on November 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 Noah Rinker.
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Gavin Adcock Shows Off Massive Bruise After Dramatic Stage Fall in Winnipeg
Posted on November 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“….I just wanted to show y’all the results of that.”
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Lainey Wilson Kicks Off Rescheduled Houston Show with Emotional ‘Thank You’ to Fans, Pulls Off Hilarious End of Tour Prank
Posted on November 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m feeling one hundred percent, so I’m going to give it 190% tonight,” she declared.
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Lauren Alaina And Daughter Beni Doll Channel Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco For Iconic Halloween Look
Posted on October 31, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Alaina took Halloween “very seriously” this year.
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Lainey Wilson Delivers Haunting Front Porch Cover Of Yungblud’s ‘Zombie’
Posted on October 31, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’ve had this one stuck in my head lately.”
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Russell Dickerson and The Jonas Brothers Team Up To Bring New Energy To ‘Happen To Me’
Posted on October 31, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Dickerson surprised fans in Detroit, Michigan, joining the trio for the song’s debut performance.
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