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.
Jelly Roll Claims He Was Treated Like A ‘Criminal’ At Louis Vuitton In Sydney, Australia
Posted on November 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“The last time I was looked at like a criminal this bad, I was an actual criminal this bad.”
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Lee Brice Delivers Haunting New Single, ‘Killed The Man’
Posted on November 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“For me, ‘Killed The Man’ captures that stripping away of the ego to become who God intended me to be…”
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Randy Rogers Band Captures The Spirit Of Texas And The Power Of The Journey On New EP, ‘The Going’
Posted on November 5, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The band drew on more than 20 years of experience and hard-earned wisdom to shape these songs.
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Jelly Roll’s Wife Bunnie XO Shares Raw Mug Shots from Her Tumultuous Past Ahead of Memoir Release
Posted on November 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I had no idea the emotions it would unlock when I asked my lawyer to pull all my mugshots for me,” she admitted.
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Emotional Viral Video Lands 11-Year-Old Fan A Spot On Stage With Shenandoah
Posted on November 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“While most kids his age are into modern music, Corbin has always gravitated toward the classics.”
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Country Singer Alexis Wilkins Is Dating FBI Director Kash Patel
Posted on November 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We both are very patriotic, so obviously there are things there that we definitely agree on.”
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Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie Spotted Filming ‘American Idol’ In Nashville
Posted on November 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“No big deal…just Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and Carrie Underwood on campus!”
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Ella Langley Admits Her Go-To Splurge Is Makeup: ‘This Is One of My Joys in Life’
Posted on November 4, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“You can’t take it with you…”
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Blake Shelton Gets Real About Regrets From ‘The Voice’ And How He’s Changing The Game With ‘The Road’
Posted on November 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
He called out the flaws in the show that he believes ultimately kept contestants from reaching star status.
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Country Next: Noah Rinker
Posted on November 3, 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 Noah Rinker.
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