Friday 6th June 2025
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The Grand Ole Opry turns 100 years old later this year actually in November. But to celebrate, NBC aired a huge concert last night called the “Opry 100: A Live Celebration”. Stars like Alan Jackson, Lainey Wilson, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, and Luke Combs all took the stage.
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If you’re not a basketball fan, but still want to fill out a bracket . . . May we suggest participating in 2025’s March Man-ness? It’s the fight to see who is the hottest man in country music. And there are two brackets to choose from: Old School, and New School. You can check out the Old School bracket, here. You can check out the New School bracket, here. So if you’re bored by basketball, and want to fill out a bracket for the hottest country stars, you can click here and here. If you want to get in on the action we have links for BOTH posted on Kix Web Dot Com The List.
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Christina Applegate says she’s been hospitalized 30 times in the past three years which she blames on her MS with something called the “Double Dragon” we won’t go into the details HERE but let’s just say.. you….leak..from both ends at the same time…gross…
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“SNL” announced Morgan Wallen will be the musical guest next week. They’re on hiatus this week, so that’s Saturday, March 29th.
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AT THE MOVIES
Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…
In theaters this weekend: “Ballerina”
Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.
https://youtu.be/0FSwsrFpkbw?si=UE5TcilnljWpEaSz
Ballerina is rated: R
Stars: Ana De Armas, Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane
At the Movies’, Brought to you by North Grand Cinema, in Ames. Listen Friday during the Morning Kickstart to win a Family Four Pack of tickets to a movie of your choice from North Grand Cinema and Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1.
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The guitar Michael J. Fox absolutely obliterates at the Enchantment Under the Sea dance? In Back to the Future? Yeah, it’s been missing since 1985—poof, gone, like Biff’s dignity. It’s a cherry red Gibson ES-345 and Gibson’s basically playing musical “Wanted” posters to get it back. Even Marty himself is pleading for its return in a video. Bonus fact: the guitar’s from the '60s, even though the scene was set in '55. So not only is it missing—it’s a time-traveling anachronism. Perfect...
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Jason Aldean just torched the whole encore charade. He said, “I’m not gonna leave the stage, make you beg, then stroll back out like it’s a surprise.” No, sir—he plays it all, drops the mic, and that’s it. Respect. None of this “Oh gee, did you really want to hear ‘Dirt Road Anthem?’” Dude, we know it's coming. This ain’t a magic show. It’s country music, not Criss Angel.
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Allegedly, Blake Lively just got booted from Taylor Swift’s inner circle, and she’s forming her own squad—less pop stars, more...whoever’s available. Sources say Taylor’s over the drama, and Blake’s out here auditioning new friends like it’s The Real Housewives of Manhattan. No tears, just a chilled glass of “watch me glow up without you.” The pettiness? Vintage. The revenge arc? Chef’s kiss.
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Headed to CMA Fest? Buckle up, honky-tonk hero. First, it's a clear bag only situation—so unless your purse is see-through like your ex’s promises, leave it at home. Ditch the cowboy boots too unless you’re into blisters and bad decisions. Oh, and plot twist—you don’t have to pay to see music. There’s free music all over the place. It’s like Coachella, but with more denim and less judgment.
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
