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.
Miranda Lambert’s Velvet Rodeo Wardrobe to Be Featured in New National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame Exhibition
Posted on October 14, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Seeing these pieces now have a life beyond the stage as part of the Museum’s new Icons Gallery feels really full circle and special,” said Lambert.
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Travis Tritt Shares Health Update Amid Multi-Week Battle With Pneumonia
Posted on October 14, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m finally back good enough to where I feel like normal again,” Tritt shared.
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BigCountry and Luke Cope Bring Big Stage Presence and Soulful Vocals to ‘Tennessee Whiskey’ During ‘The Voice’ Battle Round
Posted on October 14, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m so proud of this performance,” Queen Latifah told the competitors.
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Evan James and Luke Curran Leave Adam Levine Torn After Tucker Wetmore Duet on ‘The Voice’
Posted on October 14, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Their job is to make my job hard and they’ve really been successful and caused me a lot of stress,” Levine admitted.
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See Inside Alan Jackson’s New Nashville Museum
Posted on October 13, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
The space offers nearly 600 artifacts and memorabilia from Jackson’s personal life and decades-long music career.
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What Happened Between Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, and Kristi Noem? The Drama Explained
Posted on October 13, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
Musgraves and Langley find themselves at the center of a social media controversy with the former secretary of Homeland Security.
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Caroline Alexis and Everett Bounds Turn ‘The Voice’ Stage Into A Classic Honky Tonk With Conway Twitty and Loretta Lynn Duet
Posted on October 13, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“That’s the first time this felt like home to me here in the state. So thank y’all for that performance,” Riley Green stated.
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WATCH: Kayleigh Mathews and Lillie Kolich Battle It Out On ‘The Voice’ With Little Big Town’s ‘Girl Crush’
Posted on October 13, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
While one contestant claimed the win, the other caught the attention of two coaches and earned two steals.
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Greylan James Gets Emotional After Jordan Davis and HARDY Invite Him To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
Posted on October 12, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m playing the Opry, baby. Let’s go,” James stated enthusiastically.
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Brian Kelley and Wife Brittney Share Update on Their Florida Home After Hurricane Isaias
Posted on October 12, 2026
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Lots to clean up here and all around town,” Kelley wrote.
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