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The List for Thursday, March 30th 2023

Welcome to The List,

On New Year's Day, Jeremy Renner was run over by his own 14,000-POUND snowplow.  Needless to say, he's still recovering.  But he sat down with Diane Sawyer for an interview that'll air on ABC next week.  Diane lists off the injuries Jeremy suffered, and it's horrifying. “They include a broken FACE and eye socket, eight ribs broken in 14 places, a broken right knee, left tibia, both ankles, collarbone, jaw, and right shoulder.  He also suffered a collapsed lung, and his liver was pierced by a rib bone.”  The interview airs Monday night at 10:00 p.m.

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Parker McCollum tells CountryNow.com that he gave himself the nickname 'The Limestone Kid'. Because when he was a kid working on his grand fathers ranch in Limestone County…He was obsessed with listening to ‘The Houston Kid’ by Rodney Crowell, and was really fascinated with Billy The Kid, so I kinda took my interest in that and put my own spin in it.” Parker McCollum “The Limestone Kid”.

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Lainey Wilson likes to ask herself, 'What Would Dolly Do?' Saying “Dolly Parton, hands down, is one of the biggest inspirations, I mean, for so many people around the world. I mean, who she is, the way that she tells it how it is with a little bow wrapped on top, she’s just a good person, got a heart of gold.”

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Here’s some fun news about “John Wick: Chapter 4, and Keanu Reeves! He’s pretty generous when it comes to giving gifts.  You probably have heard he gave some of the "John Wick: Chapter 4" stunt crew personalized Rolex watches. Well, he also gave the entire team custom, tailor-made T-shirts.  Each shirt depicted the number of times the person "died" throughout the movie.  For some of them, it was over 20 times…I can tell you after seeing this movie…those stunt people EARNED their paychecks that day…

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The Daily Mail is reporting that Alec Baldwin reposted a tweet from UK rocker Peter Frampton about a shooting 26 years ago in a primary school killing 16 kids. And associating it with the Nashville shooting and gun control….and many didn’t take to kindly to his post…responding to Alec by telling HIM that he should “sit this one out”

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NBC says "Tiger King" star Carole Baskin is planning to sell her big cat sanctuary if you’re interested!!   Her animals are being moved to a wildlife refuge in Arkansas. Carole says, “Once we have no cats at the sanctuary, we will sell the sanctuary property and use the proceeds to fund species-saving projects in the wild.”

You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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Nashville Music Minute: It's Opening Day for Baseball!

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The List for Wednesday, March 29th 2023

Welcome to The List,

Old Dominion singer Matthew Ramsey fractured his pelvis in an ATV accident . . . so the band is postponing three shows this weekend in Key West, Florida.  They've been rescheduled for next year. As painful as it sounds, Matthew seems to be taking it well.  Saying on Twitter "I promise we'll keep you updated on my recovery and any other shows that might be affected.  This tour has been such a blast so far this year and before you know it, I'll be back out there with No Bad Vibes.  Love you all."

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Tim McGraw is a baseball fan, and with MLB opening day coming up on Thursday, he shared his must have food when he goes to the ballpark – which might surprise some people, considering what a health nut Tim is. “Oh, I gotta have a hot dog, or two or three.  Yeah, I love hot dogs, especially a good chili dog, if I can find it. Tim recently released his brand new single, “Standing Room Only,” which will be the title track on his new album that he’s planning to release later this year.

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"The X-Files" is getting a reboot, courtesy of "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler. "X-Files" creator Chris Carter says, quote, "He's got his work cut out for him, because we covered so much territory." There are no other details yet.

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The 2023 ACM Awards have found their hosts! The Academy of Country Music Awards announced Wednesday that Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks will host the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11. The hosting gig marks Brooks' first stint on the show. Parton, meanwhile, returns for her second consecutive year, The 58th ACM Awards will stream live from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas on Thursday, May 11 at 7 p.m. exclusively for a global audience across 240+ territories on Prime Video.

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The ultimate “Daddy Issues” is tearing Britney Spears and her husband Sam Ashari apart. A source tells the news outlets, “Britney is still angry and frustrated about the way she was treated for all those years, and often takes it out on Sam. It’s having a huge impact on their marriage, which is hanging by a thread.  Sam is burnt out Everyone is hoping she can come to terms with what she’s been through and they can move forward.”

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And finally, Universal Music says Parker McCollum is going to perform his song  “Handle On You” on Jimmy Fallon on Thursday night

You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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March Pack the Backpack Winner: Mrs. Kendra Hamilton

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 March winner is Nevada Central Elementary 1st/2nd Multiage Teacher, Kendra Hamilton. She was nominated by former student, Ava Frerk, who wrote to Kix 101.1:

I think Mrs. Hamilton should get the money because when I was in multiage first & second grade, she was very nice to me & my classmates & she helped us when we needed it. She also teaches in a way that made kids want to keep learning. Whenever it was time to clean up at the end of the day, she played music that kids could pick. When lunch & recess were over, she did kids yoga that helped us all calm down. I think she could use this money to get stuff for her classroom & more supplies for the students she has now & will have later on in her life. That is why I think she deserves the money. She is very useful & loving & could use the money for good causes.

Ava Frerk

Take a listen to our surprise interview with Mrs. Hamilton below!

Nominate your Kix Country class by submitting a letter to us at backpack@kixweb.com.

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Matthew Ramsey....down for the count!

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The List for Tuesday, March 28th 2023

Welcome to The List,

A fan asked Nic Cage what his favorite Keanu Reeves movie was.  Nic said it's difficult . . . he has "mixed emotions" about Keanu, because he "kicked his [butt] at billiards one night." But if Nic HAD to answer?  He said, "I like some of the early stuff like 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure'.  I thought he was great in 'River's Edge'."  Nicholas Cage’s Dracula movie “Renfield” is in theaters April 14th.

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Here's an extra incentive for you to watch Sunday's "CMT Music Awards".  There are now six finalists for Video of the Year, and your vote could make a difference.  Here are the six Video of the Year finalists . . .

"No Body", Blake Shelton

"Hate My Heart", Carrie Underwood

"Human", Cody Johnson

"Wait in the Truck", Hardy featuring Lainey Wilson

"Thank God", Kane and Katelyn Brown

"You Proof", Morgan Wallen

The six finalists will be narrowed down to three on Sunday, with voting continuing through the show...cast your vote HERE

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The Band Perry announced that they're going on hiatus so each member can focus on "individual creative pursuits."  They posted the news on social media, adding, "We will continue to support each other as artists and family in all we do."

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If you're of a certain age, this will make you feel really old . . . Nintendo's "Mario Bros." franchise is 40 years old.  The original arcade game came out in 1983 . . . and the famous at-home NES game "Super Mario Bros." debuted in 1985. Next Friday, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" hits theaters, so someone conducted a survey, asking THOUSANDS of fans for their favorite character in the Mario universe. The top two were:  Luigi and . . . YOSHI.  Yes, Mario was SNUBBED!  How rude!!

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Thirsty for News says Steven Seagal's daughter, Arissa, is training to become a professional wrestler. She was working with the WWE in 2019 when she suffered an injury.  “She’s come off of modeling in California and things like that and she’s working with a personal trainer, and she’s trying to get everything — all her ducks in a row...now we can see why they’re called “Thirsty for News”.

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Mashed magazine says Dolly Parton is selling 25-pound apple pies at Dollywood. The entire pie costs $229 while slices cost $20. Those, who buy the entire pie get to take home the cast iron pan it was baked in…for THAT price you BETTER get the pan….or a free tank of gas!!

You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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Marshall 3/28/2023

OUR KIX CRITTER OF THE WEEK, MARSHALL!!!

Marshall is an 8 year old Australian shepherd mix that was brought in as a stray. You might have heard about him on Facebook as many people had seen him running and could not catch him. By the way he looked, he had been on his own for several years. Marshall is now medically cleared and looking for a family to call his own. Marshall would like to be the only dog in the house, with older kids and with a patient family who will teach him how to be a dog. Marshall is still timid around people but his favorite is belly rubs.

Marshall's adoption fee covers his neuter, vaccines, microchip, heartworm test and various other treatments. If you are interested in Marshall, please stop by the front desk or call 641-753-9046.

 
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Nashville Music Minute: What would you ask Luke Bryan in an interview?

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The List for Monday, March 27th 2023

Welcome to The List,

A lot of Hollywood is facing a judge lately Jonathan Majors from "Creed 3" and "Ant-Man 3" was arrested after a domestic dispute with a woman and Gwyneth Paltrow testified Friday in the civil trial against the guy she collided with on a ski slope in 2016.  And she said HE ran into HER.  Not only that, but when he first hit her, she thought she was being sexually assaulted.

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Keith Urban got to relieve a little stress  over the weekend…He recently posted a video of him destroying a Ford Focus before a show in Las Vegas. they allowed Keith to use one of their bulldozers to smash the car. He spray-painted 'shine blockers' on the Ford before demolishing it. 'Shine blockers' is what Keith calls his haters….Wait, Keith has a bulldozer?

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Well, things really are looking up for Gisele Bundchen…The NY Post says her rumored boyfriend, billionaire Jeff Soffer, is engaged to another woman. A source tells the newspaper, “He’s been in a serious relationship for seven years and is currently engaged”. She just isn’t having a whole lotta luck with this “single” thing.

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People magazine says ''Harry Potter'' star Daniel Radcliffe, and his girlfriend, Erin Darke, are expecting their first child together. The couple has been dating for 10 years since playing love interests in their 2013 movie ''Kill Your Darlings''. Radcliffe told Newsweek magazine, that if he ever had kids that he hopes they get to be around movie sets…they’re a great place to be and work…he just hopes they avoid the fame side of it at all costs.

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Have you gotten to see the number one movie at the box office yet?  Keanu Reeves tells Comicbook.com that several people got injured while filming ‘John Wick: Chapter 4''. One guy got hit by a car. He was in the car, so he had to go to the hospital, but he was okay, and Keanu says he cut a gentleman’s head open on accident… All of this to say that you do have to take care. But it’s great that everyone [on set] is watching out for each other. Adding…‘No humans were harmed in the filming of this motion picture!'”

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Joe Nichols' "Good Day for Living" is his first Top 20 hit in almost a decade, and he's having fun with it.  He said someone pointed out that he's had "more comebacks than the McRib."…mmmm McRib…..

You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
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Nashville Music Minute: Morgan Wallen kicks a fan out down under

[caption id="attachment_52162" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Tune in each weekday around 7:20a on the Morning Kix Start as we get the latest news and gossip in Country Music from Nashville Kat.[/caption]

 
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