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 July 25, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This release marks a milestone in the country artists friendship that spans over a decade.
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Posted on July 24, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’re all getting along,” he reveals.
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Posted on July 24, 2025
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She also gave fans a first listen to a heartfelt new song honoring his memory.
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Posted on July 24, 2025
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Womack admits she “couldn’t have anticipated” the impact that would come from the iconic song.
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Posted on July 23, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The couple said they witnessed a “miracle” this week.
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Posted on July 23, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I texted Dierks and go, ‘Man, I hate to bug you, but I had this song….'”
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Posted on July 23, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Hear their just-released new track, “Old Tricks.”
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Posted on July 23, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Wallen has officially revived his now-iconic walk-out tradition.
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Posted on July 22, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“…Man, that just lifted a burden off my shoulders that I don’t even think he realized at the time.”
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Posted on July 22, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m going to ask him if he wants to come backstage, hang out with us before the show, watch the whole show from side stage…”
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