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.
Cori Kennedy Steals The Spotlight On ‘The Voice’ With Country Classic And Original Tune
Posted on September 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The contestant earned two chair turns.
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Country Jam Colorado Puts Festival On Hold In 2026 To Plan For The Future
Posted on September 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
This marks the festivals first hiatus in its 33-year history.
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Exclusive Q&A: Karley Scott Collins Talks Debut Album, ‘Flight Risk,’ And Touring With Keith Urban
Posted on September 29, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“‘Flight Risk’ is a collection of songs that span my growth as a person and artist over the past almost five years that I wrote for this record…”
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Kelsea Ballerini Wows Chicago With One-Night-Only Show For SiriusXM & Pandora
Posted on September 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
Ballerini said performing for a room full of her biggest fans was a “beautiful, healing, and connective experience.”
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Bailey Zimmerman And 10-Year-Old Fan Lucas Share Tear-Jerking Reunion At The Grand Ole Opry
Posted on September 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“We’re best friends,” Zimmerman told a smiling Lucas.
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Gabby Barrett Shares Why Faith, Not Fame, Defines Her Measure Of Success
Posted on September 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“Charts are great. All the streaming numbers are great, awards are great, all those things are great and I’m very, very thankful for them. But success, when I get down to brass tacks, in my heart, success is measured for me by faithfulness.”
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Lily Rose Gets Candid About Her First Full-Length Album, ‘I Know What I Want’
Posted on September 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I just have creative control over everything again, and I know exactly what I want in my career.”
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Dustin Lynch On Bridging Country and Dance Music With New Single ‘Home To You’ [Exclusive]
Posted on September 26, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“I’m just riding this wave, whatever the universe is dealing right now and really loving it.”
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HARDY Says Miranda Lambert Inspired Him To Record ‘Dog Years’ 12 Years After Writing It
Posted on September 25, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“It was really special song.”
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Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson & Post Malone To Headline 2026 Stagecoach Festival
Posted on September 25, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
See the diverse group of acts that make up next year’s star-studded Stagecoach lineup.
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