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 1, 2025
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The heartfelt moment took place during Kane’s show in Cologne, Germany.
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Posted on September 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Brown says Parton is like a “ninja.”
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Posted on September 30, 2025
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“…It literally all revolves around having a little kid. It’s crazy.”
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Posted on September 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
TMZ and People.com reported the news.
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Posted on September 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The rising star reflects on inspiration, growth, and what’s next.
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Posted on September 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The contestant earned two chair turns.
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Posted on September 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marks the festivals first hiatus in its 33-year history.
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Posted on September 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“‘Flight Risk’ is a collection of songs that span my growth as a person and artist over the past almost five years that I wrote for this record…”
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Posted on September 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Ballerini said performing for a room full of her biggest fans was a “beautiful, healing, and connective experience.”
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Posted on September 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’re best friends,” Zimmerman told a smiling Lucas.
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