Brandon Lewis
December 26, 2025
Monday 29th December 2025
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Ella Langley just dropped “Choosin’ Texas,” and it sounds like a dusty boot stomp with a side-eye. Co-written with Miranda Lambert, so yes, there is twang, grit, and a little lipstick-on-the-mirror attitude. It’s the kind of song that makes you price out cowboy boots and consider blocking your ex before the second chorus. If this doesn’t have you two-stepping in the kitchen, check your pulse. You might already live in Texas.
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The King is loading up the tour bus. George Strait is returning to Clemson’s Memorial Stadium in 2026, first time since 1999. Fans are already preheating the tailgate like it is a brisket. By the time tickets drop, somebody’s cousin will be camping in the parking lot. Country royalty, stadium sing-along, “Amarillo by Morning” at full volume. Clear your calendar and maybe your voice.
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Allegedly, Taylor is crafting a prenup to protect the empire. Not unromantic, just grown-up. She built it brick by brick and wants it locked up, and the word is Travis respects it. Love is great, but accountants sleep better with paperwork. She has seen how messy splits get in the spotlight. Practical, not pessimistic. And let’s be honest, there is probably an NDA with glitter on it.
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So, the J-Lo think pieces are back. After all the talk about her exes not loving her right, one former husband is firing back, saying she was the problem and tossing around cheating claims. Reminder: that is his side of the tea, not a courtroom verdict. Either way, the relationship autopsy is loud, the internet is louder, and Jenny from the Block stays trending like rent day.
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Keith Urban just gave fans exactly what they’ve been begging for. His brand-new live album “High And A(live)” is officially out now, recorded straight from the High And Alive World Tour. You get 11 number-one hits, plus his cover of “You Get What You Give.” This isn’t a watered-down live album either it’s basically front-row energy without paying arena prices.
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Brad Paisley just confessed what every guy already knows… he’s a last-minute Christmas shopper. Brad says he ends up at the mall on December 24th, panic-buying gifts he doesn’t fully understand. He admits it’s a waste of what should be a fun day, but somehow he still does it every year. Buying mystery gifts and hoping for the best… truly a man of the people.
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Cher is catching heat for allegedly lip-syncing during her Saturday Night Live performance. Some fans compared it to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 moment which feels a little dramatic. Cher is 79 years old, it’s a taped show, and lip-syncing has been happening on SNL longer than the cold open.
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Jake Paul revealed he had surgery after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua. He says doctors had to install two titanium plates on each side of his jaw and remove some teeth. Jake says the surgery went well, but he’s on liquids only for seven days. Nothing humbles a YouTuber faster than being on a smoothie diet.
You can catch The List, weekdays at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
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Mike Tyson says he’s open to a rematch with Jake Paul after Jake’s recent loss to Anthony Joshua. Tyson claims this time he’s cracked the code on training, saying he went too hard before and “left most of the fight in the gym.” RadarOnline says Mike thinks a smarter camp would change everything. Which is wild, because the man is still Mike Tyson. If this happens, somebody hide the ear protection… literally.
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Taylor Swift reportedly used to be hesitant about dating athletes until Travis Kelce showed up. A source says her mom encouraged her to give Travis a chance, and now Taylor’s outlook has completely changed. Not only that, insiders claim the relationship has boosted the Chiefs’ global presence. Turns out the tight end also unlocked international brand expansion.
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Lainey Wilson told CMT she stays grounded by remembering where she came from. She said it’s about planting your feet, knowing who you are, standing up for what you believe in, and keeping your people close. Which explains why she can win everything, host award shows, and still sound like the most normal human in Nashville.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are reportedly still neighbors in Nashville as they focus on co-parenting their daughters. Nicole stays in the family home, Keith lives nearby, and they’re even spotted shopping at the same stores…just separately. A source says their dedication to the kids is unwavering. Awkward? Maybe.
You can catch The List, with Jonathan Knight at 4:20 weekday afternoons. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1