Brandon Lewis
December 26, 2025
Friday 26th December 2025
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Another Country artist to keep an eye on is Cody Johnson, Ex-Rodeo star, Cowboy who likes to write songs about his personal life…but he also knows what NOT to write songs about. “You don’t wanna write down EVERYTHING, there’s been times where, if you’re married out there and you listen I don’t care how much you love your spouse or how long you’ve been together. You’re going to have fights, and sometimes for an artist you channel those things and write them down. But sometimes it’s a little to personal.” Cody Johnson’s tour finds him coming thru Kix Country May 18th at the Xtream Arena in Coralville
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Jussie Smollett was finally sentenced yesterday for staging a fake hate crime in Chicago. He was ordered to spend 150 days in jail, ordered to pay $120,106 in restitution to the city of Chicago, along with a $25,000 fine. The Judge saying Jussie did nothing, but commit perjury on the witness stand.
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Billboard magazine says Kelsea Ballerini and Anthony Mackie are going to host the CMT Awards on April 3rd on CBS
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Billboard magazine says Miranda Lambert is going to release her new album, Palomino, on April 29th. The album will have 15 songs. One of the songs, “Wandering Spirit”, was co-written by Mick Jagger. Miranda also sings with the B-52’s on the album
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The Robb Report says this year’s Academy Awards gift bag contains a gift certificate for a plot of land in Scotland. Other gifts include an all-inclusive stay at a Scotland castle, a skin care kit that includes tomato serum and salmon cream, gold-infused chocolates and several bottles of vodka.
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Giant Freakin Robot says a fourth “Taken” movie, starring Liam Neeson, is in development. He will be at least 70 when the film starts production. No word on a plot or script.
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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