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.
Mitchell Tenpenny Serves Up Brutal Honesty and Zero Regret in New Breakup Anthem, ‘Therapy’
Posted on October 31, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song arrives with a new music video that’s equal parts hilarious and relatable.
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Gabby Mooney Shares Her Near-Death Experience And Debuts New Song, ‘Safe,’ on Hulu’s ‘IMPACT x Nightline’
Posted on October 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I died..I didn’t want to come back.”
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Brandon Lake Responds To Viral Video Of Hospitalized Fan Who Says His Music Helped Her Survive
Posted on October 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Brandon Lake’s collaboration with Jelly Roll, “Hard Fought Hallelujah” gave her the courage to continue fighting her “hardest battle yet.”
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Miranda Lambert Reflects on Her Musical Journey: ‘I Did It Old-School’
Posted on October 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I was stapling my posters to a phone pole when I started….”
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See Inside Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, Opening June 2026
Posted on October 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I am very excited about the opening of my Nashville hotel and museum next year!”
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Russell Dickerson Pulls Back the Curtain on His New Single ‘Worth Your Wild’
Posted on October 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…sonically I would say definitely pushed boundaries that, I haven’t heard country songs that sound like that.”
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WATCH: Thomas Rhett’s New ‘Chapter 10’ Video Offers A Montage Of His Love Story Told Through Home Videos
Posted on October 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The country star gives an unfiltered look at his life in the just-released clip.
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BREAKING: ‘American Idol’ Returns In January With A Major Twist: Hollywood Week Moves To Music City
Posted on October 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Judges Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie were on hand to help announce the news.
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WATCH: Keith Urban Gets Emotional as Chase Matthew Surprises Him with Custom Guitar with Special Meaning
Posted on October 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’ve never seen anything like this. It is just exquisite,” Urban admitted.
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Tim McGraw Opens Up About Nearly Quitting Music Amid ‘Really Bad’ Health Struggles
Posted on October 28, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
He also revealed that his wife, Faith Hill, has been going through quite a few surgeries herself recently.
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