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 9, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
The coveted event is set to take place Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
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Posted on July 9, 2025
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“Getting another chance, it terrifies me…”
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Posted on July 9, 2025
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“I wanted him to go through some hard times so he know how to write a hard time song,” Campbell joked in response.
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Posted on July 9, 2025
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The lakefront home sits close to her parents in her native Alabama.
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Posted on July 8, 2025
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He is currently recovering after undergoing heart surgery.
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Posted on July 8, 2025
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Yearwood moved to Nashville without a backup plan.
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Posted on July 8, 2025
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“I’m in shock,” Lauren admitted.
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Posted on July 7, 2025
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Hunt is officially a father of three.
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Posted on July 7, 2025
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“I think it’s important to know how each other’s feeling.”
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Posted on July 7, 2025
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Madeleine O’Connell
“All I can say is thank you for actually listening to it,” said McCollum.
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