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The List for Monday, February 5th 2024

Welcome to The List,

Congrats to all the Grammy winners over the weekend!!  Taylor Swift won a record FOURTH Album of the Year Grammy last night, and Miley Cyrus won her first two Grammys ever.  The Best Country Album went to Lainey Wilson with "Bell Bottom Country" . . . and Best Country Song went to Chris Stapleton with "White Horse".

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In the matters of love…sometimes, what comes around….well, you know…just ask Conner Smith’  He knows too…He tells CountryNow.com when he was 16 on a date with a girl at a Thomas Rhett show.  He was trying to like slow dance with her, be all sweet. The next day, she broke up with him. And then like 4 years later, he’s on tour with Thomas and he says, 'I guess I got the last laugh there,' you know what I mean?"

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Us Weekly says Japan’s Embassy recently issued a statement guaranteeing that Taylor Swift will be able to make it to the Super Bowl after performing in Tokyo the night before. Taylor will be taking a 12-hour flight to Las Vegas.

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Cody Johnson broke the Bridgestone Arena record in Nashville for most tickets sold as a headliner in their debut ever.  He also surprised the crowd by bringing out Brooks & Dunn.

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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Nashville Music Minute: Lainey Wins

 
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The List for Friday, February 2nd 2024

Welcome to The List,

Forget about the Superbowl, the best ad Campaign is actually running TODAY!.  Lay's is running a "Groundhog Day" themed ad campaign, with a series of eight commercials starring Stephen Tobolowsky from the original movie as a guy stuck in a time loop buying chips. you know, since it IS Groundhog Day.

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PEOPLE Magazine says Darius Rucker was recently arrested in Williamson County, Tennessee for a minor drug offense. The country singer is facing charges of simple possession. Rucker is fully cooperating with the authorities. He has been released on a $10,500 bond. Officers initially stopped Rucker because he had expired tags…Darius Rucker…Outlaw country…

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Gossip Ireland says Justin Timberlake responded to Britney Spears' apology during his recent concert in New York City.  The website claims he allegedly said, “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize, to absolutely nobody.” Justin then sang ‘’Cry Me A River’’…Which prompted Brit Brit to rescind her apology…

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Rolling Stone Magazine says Tracy Chapman will be performing "Fast Car" with Luke Combs at the  Grammys on Sunday.

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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Nashville Music Minute: Another Arrest

 
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At the Movies for Thursday, February 1st 2024

AT THE MOVIES

Welcome to ‘At the Movies’ Brought to You by North Grand Cinema in Ames…

In Theaters: “ARGYLLE”

Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, finds that her novels begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization…

https://youtu.be/7mgu9mNZ8Hk?si=IzYGJRPnGDRHhR_F

“ARGYLLE” is rated: PG-13

Stars: Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard & Samuel L. Jackson

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.

‘At the Movies’ Thursday’s at 5:40 on Iowa's BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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The List for Thursday, February 1st 2024

Welcome to The List,

Keith Urban has a new album coming in 2024 . . . FINALLY.  It'll be his first new music in two years.  He released two new teasers for the first SINGLE. He posted a minute-long video on Facebook,  Then he posted a clip to Instagram and revealed the title. It's called "Straight Line", and you won't have to wait too much longer to hear the rest of it.  We'll get our hands on the full track when it comes out . . . TOMORROW.  (Here's the Instagram clip.)

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In Touch Weekly says Tom Cruise is allegedly desperate to be knighted by the British Royal Family. A source says, “Tom is obsessed with the royal family and He’d give his right arm to get an honorary knighthood.

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Jennifer Nettles is getting ready for her show “Farmer Wants A Wife” and among the many things she talked about…SHE say’s she doesn’t thing she would survive on a farm…”I love the outdoors, I love being outdoors I don’t think I’m a farm gal.” The new season of 'Farmer Wants A Wife' premieres tonight on Fox.

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One online bookie is offering odds that ALIENS will invade Las Vegas during the Super Bowl, and the game will end in a tie.  They say it's 0.1 percent likely, which means you could make big money if you win.

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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Cyclone Insider: Trip To Arrowhead

 
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Nashville Music Minute: New Keith Urban

 
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The List for Wednesday, January 31st 2024

Welcome to The List,

As usual, Super Bowl ads are being either teased, or fully revealed online before the game.  Which really kills the surprise on game day, but that's where we are now, and it doesn't seem like it's going to change. So, here are the latest reveals: Edie Falco did an anti-dairy ad for PETA. Kate McKinnon and Pete Davidson appear in a Hellmann's mayonnaise ad that pokes fun at Pete's dating history.  David and Victoria Beckham are pretty funny in a teaser for their Uber Eats ad.  "Jessica" Aniston is going to be in it, too.

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Luke Combs' new Nashville bar opens later this year, and now it's got a name.  He's partnering with Opry Entertainment Group on it.  They're calling it "Category 10", inspired by his first #1 hit, "Hurricane".  It'll be in the same space as the old Wildhorse Saloon that just closed down this month.  They're planning to open it in stages.  First this summer, and then fully open by the end of the year.

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Country Rebel says Jon Bon Jovi  is being honored as the 2024 MusiCares Person of the Year. The event will feature performances by Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Shania Twain, and more. Proceeds from the event will support MusiCares and their efforts to provide health and human services to professionals in the music industry. The show will take place on Friday night and will be hosted by Jim Gaffigan.

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According to the bookies, there's only an 8% chance that Travis Kelce will propose to Taylor Swift after the Super Bowl.  But there's a 66.7% chance of Taylor being shown during the national anthem.

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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Pack The Backpack Winner: Mrs. Fehrmann

Pack the Backpack, presented by Central Office Supply, a division of Minuteman and Kix 101.1! Each month during the school year, we will be awarding $101 to a Kix Country classroom to help out with supplies. We will award the prize on the last Wednesday of the month. You can listen to each new winner at 8:30a on the Morning Kix Start.

Our latest winner is Mrs. Morgan Fehrmann – Kindergarten Teacher @ Grundy Center Elementary School, she was nominated by Kelsey Nilles, she wrote

Mrs. Fehrmann is new to our school district and she has been an AMAZING addition! My daughter is in her class & comes home every day telling me how wonderful kindergarten is. This is largely due to the work & dedication of Mrs. Fehrmann! She is committed to making sure that these young students are learning as much as they can & are becoming well rounded individuals. I am so proud to say that my daughter is in Mrs. Fehrmann's class! I also am on the staff at Grundy Center with Mrs. Fehrmann & can attest that she brings so much to the table professionally! She has some great experiences to share & is constantly working to become a better teacher. She is a great collaborator & team player, & she really wants what is best for ALL of the students in our building!

Take a listen to our surprise interview with Mrs. Fehrmann

Nominate your Kix Country class at Kixweb.com.

 
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