KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
January 21, 2026
Wednesday 21st January 2026
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Country Music today is morning the passing of an Icon…Toby Keith, a hit country crafter of pro-American anthems who both riled up critics and was loved by millions of fans, has passed. The “Should’ve Been a Cowboy” singer-songwriter, who had stomach cancer, passed peacefully Monday surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted on the country singer’s website. “He fought his fight with grace and courage,” the statement said. He announced his cancer diagnosis in 2022…Toby Keith will be missed by millions of Country music fans especially the military families he touched with his music. Toby Keith was 62.
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The Sun reports Justin Timberlake is allegedly considering a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. A source says Justin wants to address the fallout from Britney Spears’ memoir. He really doesn’t want to do it but the louder the backlash gets the more he feels he may have to.”
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Radar Online says Susan Lucci is allegedly being considered by ABC to star in ‘The Golden Bachelorette.’ The 77-year-old soap star is seen as the perfect candidate due to her age and her personal journey of losing her husband of 53 years.
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American Songwriter says Ringo Starr has plans for a full-length country album. It will have 10 tracks.
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This weekend marked year eleven of Crash My Playa in Cancun, and Dierks Bentley absolutely roasted Luke Bryan over it. During an interview, Dierks was asked to name the headliners and joked that if you look at the ad, you’d think there’s only one..Luke Bryan, in giant letters. Luke groaned, Dierks said you have to “adjust the peepers” to find him and Riley Green, and you’d need “20-10 vision” to spot Dustin Lynch. Luke just laughed and called it an “eye test.”
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The waiting game continues for Travis Kelce. Sources say Travis plans to make a retirement decision by early March and will inform the Kansas City Chiefs shortly after the Super Bowl. Insiders say he’s feeling a little defeated right now and missing being on the field, which could actually push him toward one more season. Chiefs fans, stay glued to the calendar.
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Speaking of hanging it up, Chris Stapleton says retirement is on his mind. On Armchair Expert, Chris admitted he’s “done enough” in his career and wants to make a thoughtful decision about what comes next. He said his family sacrificed a lot for him to get where he is, and he feels he owes them time. When Chris Stapleton says he’s accomplished more than he ever planned, you believe him.
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It looks like Kelly Clarkson’s daytime talk show could be wrapping up after this season. Sources say the show takes a massive toll and just isn’t sustainable anymore. Between music, TV, and life, something had to give.
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