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.
‘The Voice’s’ Kirbi Advances After Soulful Performance of Jelly Roll And Brandon Lake’s ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’
Posted on November 25, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I feel like if I could sum up who I am in a song, this would probably be it,“ Kirbi stated.
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Austin Gilbert Put His Stamp On Jake Owen’s ‘Eight Second Ride’ During ‘The Voice’ Knockouts Round
Posted on November 25, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Gilbert went head-to-head with fellow Team Reba member Peyton Kyle.
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Vincent Mason Reflects On Milestone Year and Preparing For Stadium Dates With Morgan Wallen [Exclusive]
Posted on November 25, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Morgan Wallen was really the one though that everyone kind of stopped in their tracks.”
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Martina McBride Opens Up About Slowing Down, Enjoying The Holidays, And Celebrating A Meaningful Career
Posted on November 24, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Saying ‘no’ without over-explaining is kind of a superpower.”
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Lainey Wilson Credits Fiancé Devlin ‘Duck’ Hodges For Keeping Her Grounded Amid Career Highs
Posted on November 24, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“He’s my home, no matter where we are.”
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Tucker Wetmore Shows Off His Acting Chops In Cinematic Wild West Video for ‘Brunette’
Posted on November 24, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“[Acting is] something that I’ve wanted to do and going to try to do more for the music videos…”
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Country Next: Clayton Mullen
Posted on November 24, 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 Clayton Mullen.
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WATCH: Jason Aldean And Wife Brittany Co-Star In Cinematic ‘How Far Does A Goodbye Go’ Music Video
Posted on November 21, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We had some fun with this one,” Aldean admits.
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Nate Smith and Tyler Hubbard Bring the ‘Party Back’ To Country Music With ‘After Midnight’
Posted on November 21, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The pair of artists celebrated the release with a pop-up in downtown Nashville.
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WATCH: Lainey Wilson Takes Center Stage at CMA Awards With Star-Studded Medley
Posted on November 19, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wilson performed multiple times throughout the night and took home three wins.
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