Brandon Lewis
December 26, 2025
Friday 26th December 2025
Welcome to The List,
Miranda Lambert’s new son ‘Settling Down’ is climbing the charts but what inspired the song? She says LIFE did…” um, I got married, but I also still love the road, I have a gypsy soul, and I wanted to write a song that kind of spoke to the sentiment of “can you have both?” and is that okay? I think the video just compliments the lyrics.”
Brad Paisley’s meets shark week in ‘Shark Country’ on Discovery channel last night…HE and comedian JB Smoove met in the Bahamas to attract new fans: sharks. With the help of Dr. Austin Gallagher, Brad’s musical talents are put to the test in shark-infested waters to see how sound can attract or repel sharks. JB Smoove was a little confused about what was about to happen
Brad – “We’re gonna go swim with sharks today,
JB – What!? So, wait a minute we’re going out to Mark Cubans Yacht to pre pitch these ideas?
Brad – No….
JB – Somehow Brad something got mixed up here…
Cedric the Entertainer is going to host the Emmy Awards September 19th on CBS. Some of the nominations have been announced…like Sterling K. Brown is nominated TWICE for his work in ‘This Is Us’.. Outstanding Comedy Series Cobra Kai got nominated…but for Outstanding Variety Talk Series…Conan, The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel, Last Week Tonight and the Late Show with Stephen Colbert…but no Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon? The Emmy Awards September 19th on CBS….
Jungle Cruise the new Disney movie based on the ride, starring Dwyane ‘The Rock” Johnson who plays boat captain FRANK takes a British scientist Emily Blunt and her brother on a mission into the jungle to find the Tree of Life, which is believed to possess healing powers that could be of great benefit to modern medicine. All the while being chased by bad guys that want the same thing…arrives in theaters on July 30, and is also planning to be available on Disney+, though it will come with a $29.99 Premium Access fee (in addition to the Disney+ subscription price).
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Welcome to The List,
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