Madeleine O'Connell

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.

Riley Green, Allie Rae, Harmony McKee; Photos Courtesy NBC, The Voice

Riley Green Faces Tough Decision After Allie Rae and Harmony McKee’s ‘The Voice’ Battle

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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Lainey Wilson, Tim McGraw; Photo by Terry Wyatt/Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Lainey Wilson Honors Tim McGraw in Full-Circle Moment at Country Music Hall of Fame Ceremony

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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Tanya Tucker, Paul Overstreet and Museum CEO, Kyle Young; Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Tanya Tucker Powers Through Serious Injuries to Honor Paul Overstreet at Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony

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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Luke Bryan, Bo Bryan, Caroline Bryan; Photo via Instagram

Luke Bryan Gives Update on Son Bo After Broken Collarbone: ‘Going for Surgery’

Posted on October 19, 2026

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Madeleine O’Connell

“We will be back,” Bo promised.

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Ella Langley; Photos Courtesy of Instagram

WATCH: Ella Langley Invites Young Fan On stage to Sing ‘Butterfly Season’ in Heartwarming Moment

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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Photo Courtesy of Riley Green

Riley Green Admits He’s Been Taking on Too Much Between ‘The Voice,’ Acting And Touring

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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Photo Courtesy of Belles

Country Next: Belles

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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Photo Courtesy of Luke Combs

See Inside Luke Combs’ Category 10 in Las Vegas

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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Kenny Chesney; Photo by Allister Ann

Kenny Chesney Reveals How Being Mistreated as an Opening Act Shaped the Way He Runs His Tours

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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Clay Walker and Family; Photo by Jeff Fasano

Clay Walker Announces Family Christmas Album and Holiday Tour Featuring Wife and Five Kids

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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