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 20, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The competitors came together for a stunning duet of Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine.”
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Posted on October 19, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wilson performed in McGraw’s honor and reflected on letter she wrote him at 18.
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Posted on October 19, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I got internal bleeding and my lungs may be collapsed, but I’m here,” she admitted.
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Posted on October 19, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We will be back,” Bo promised.
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Posted on October 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The sweet interaction took place during Langley’s performance at the Greek Theater.
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Posted on October 16, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m literally working every single day,” Green revealed.
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Posted on October 16, 2026
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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 Belles.
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Posted on October 15, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The entertainment destination is now open at Flamingo Las Vegas.
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Posted on October 15, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so thankful for that because that showed me how not to do it,” Chesney admits.
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Posted on October 15, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
‘A Clay Walker Family Christmas’ is set to arrive on November 6.
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