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.
Gavin Adcock Shows Off Massive Bruise After Dramatic Stage Fall in Winnipeg
Posted on November 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“….I just wanted to show y’all the results of that.”
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Lainey Wilson Kicks Off Rescheduled Houston Show with Emotional ‘Thank You’ to Fans, Pulls Off Hilarious End of Tour Prank
Posted on November 3, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m feeling one hundred percent, so I’m going to give it 190% tonight,” she declared.
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Lauren Alaina And Daughter Beni Doll Channel Selena Gomez And Benny Blanco For Iconic Halloween Look
Posted on October 31, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Alaina took Halloween “very seriously” this year.
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Lainey Wilson Delivers Haunting Front Porch Cover Of Yungblud’s ‘Zombie’
Posted on October 31, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’ve had this one stuck in my head lately.”
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Russell Dickerson and The Jonas Brothers Team Up To Bring New Energy To ‘Happen To Me’
Posted on October 31, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Dickerson surprised fans in Detroit, Michigan, joining the trio for the song’s debut performance.
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Mitchell Tenpenny Serves Up Brutal Honesty and Zero Regret in New Breakup Anthem, ‘Therapy’
Posted on October 31, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The song arrives with a new music video that’s equal parts hilarious and relatable.
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Gabby Mooney Shares Her Near-Death Experience And Debuts New Song, ‘Safe,’ on Hulu’s ‘IMPACT x Nightline’
Posted on October 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I died..I didn’t want to come back.”
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Brandon Lake Responds To Viral Video Of Hospitalized Fan Who Says His Music Helped Her Survive
Posted on October 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Brandon Lake’s collaboration with Jelly Roll, “Hard Fought Hallelujah” gave her the courage to continue fighting her “hardest battle yet.”
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Miranda Lambert Reflects on Her Musical Journey: ‘I Did It Old-School’
Posted on October 30, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I was stapling my posters to a phone pole when I started….”
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See Inside Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, Opening June 2026
Posted on October 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I am very excited about the opening of my Nashville hotel and museum next year!”
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