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 October 16, 2025
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The couple is preparing to start their journey as parents to two healthy baby boys.
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Posted on October 16, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Our house is so quiet today…”
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Posted on October 16, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I just enjoyed my time. It was just taking some time and getting to be a true songwriter.”
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Posted on October 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so SO sorry to have to cancel the show…”
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Posted on October 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The performance took place on what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday.
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Posted on October 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Clark teamed up with Camille Tredoux to cover Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan’s “Cowboys Cry Too.”
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Posted on October 15, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It’s always really scary when two of the greatest singers pair up because you know something’s going to happen, something bad,” coach Reba McEntire told them.
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Posted on October 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Little Amelia even dressed the part, bell bottoms and all.
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Posted on October 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
McEntire wiped away tears in the touching moment.
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Posted on October 14, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We didn’t do that on purpose, but I am honestly really happy that it did happen that way.”
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