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.
Drew Baldridge And His Wife Reveal They Are Expecting Baby No. 2
Posted on November 18, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We feel so blessed to be adding another little one to our family.”
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Tucker Wetmore Opens Up About Plans To Share His Big CMA Awards Night With His Mom [Exclusive]
Posted on November 18, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…This is kind of like the moment where I get to share it with her. And so I’m going to take that.”
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Old Dominion Talks Meaningful CMA Awards Performance and 10-Year Milestone
Posted on November 18, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The band revealed plans to take viewers on a trip down “Memory Lane” at the award show.
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Lauren Alaina On Co-Hosting Backstage Live At CMA Awards And Rooting For Lainey Wilson [Exclusive]
Posted on November 18, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“She’s going to crush that role. I’m so proud of her,” Alaina said of Wilson.
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Zach Top Gives A Sneak Peek At His First CMA Awards Performance, Reflects On Milestone Nominations [Exclusive]
Posted on November 18, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I feel like it’ll be a nice introduction to any folks who haven’t heard me before either.”
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Bailey Zimmerman Teases What’s In Store For His Special Guest Appearance At The CMA Awards [Exclusive]
Posted on November 17, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Zimmerman also revealed he’s “working harder than ever right now” on new music.
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Stephen Wilson Jr. Reveals The Inspiration Behind ‘Stand By Me’ Cover And Why the Song Holds Such A Deep Meaning For Him [Exclusive]
Posted on November 17, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It has wings that I can’t quite understand.”
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Priscilla Block Reveals She And Boyfriend Elijah Will Make Their Red Carpet Debut at the 2025 CMA Awards [Exclusive]
Posted on November 17, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Block teased that fans will be “shocked” by their red carpet looks.
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Ella Langley Promises True-To-Country CMA Awards Performance Of ‘Choosin’ Texas’ [Exclusive]
Posted on November 17, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s true to the song,” she hinted of the performance.
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Dan + Shay Reflect On CMA nomination, Reveal How Time Off Fueled Their Next Musical Chapter [Exclusive]
Posted on November 17, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…the fact that we’ve been doing this since 2012 is unbelievable.”
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