Welcome to The List,

Zach Top told Bobby Bones the story behind his hit “I Never Lie,” and called it one of his proudest songs. He wrote it with Carson Chamberlain and Tim Nichols after tossing out that opening line. We now have proof that sometimes one simple spark can turn into a career-making fire.

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Riley Green just dropped the news his ‘Cowboy As It Gets’ Tour launches April 16, of next year in Mississippi and hits arenas across the country. He’s bringing Justin Moore, Mackenzie Carpenter, and others for one big, rowdy, country blowout. Tickets on sale now at rileygreenmusic.com.

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The Star says Taylor Swift is switching up her game plan for the 2025 NFL season. A source says she wants to support Travis Kelce but stay out of the spotlight. Quote: “Neither of them wants their engagement to overshadow the game.”  Basically, Taylor doesn’t want Swifties blamed if the Chiefs choke.

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Geo TV says Tom Cruise allegedly laid down an ultimatum to girlfriend Ana de Armas: stay away from Ben Affleck. Apparently Ben’s been reaching out, looking for “closure.” But Cruise? He’s territorial. And fellas, you and I both know give a woman an ultimatum, and watch how fast you lose.

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Lainey Wilson’s wedding is shaping up to be the ultimate country-glam mashup. The Daily Mail says she wants a sexy California cowgirl vibe with country, jazz, retro tunes, and…naturally…Coors beer flowing. Dresses? Already shopping. Theme? Southern belle meets music royalty. And no, she’s not walking down the aisle in a cowgirl hat save that for the honeymoon.

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Matthew McConaughey swears downsizing to a queen bed saved his marriage. He says it forced him and his wife to be closer, connect more, and yada yada. less mattress, more cuddling. Also? Shorter distance for his wife to yank the covers back every night.

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Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce’s new steakhouse 1587 Prime is open and it’s bougie with a capital B. There’s a $22 Taylor Swift-inspired cocktail, $16 truffle fries, a $24 potato, and a $345 Wagyu Tomahawk steak. That’s not dinner that’s a car payment. Let’s just hope the restaurant performs better than the Chiefs have lately.

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Couple quick hits: Taylor Swift’s dropping a concert film, “Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” in theaters October 3rd through 5th. “Monday Night Football” is back, “The Voice” hits season 28, and “Comics Unleashed” makes its late-night return with Byron Allen. Popcorn, remotes, and sleep deprivation for everyone.

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Parker McCollum may have just topped the list of “most country things ever.” He admitted he once rode a horse bareback… naked… and in Crocs. He says you only do it once, because, quote, “it ain’t that good.” Somewhere out there is a horse that’s still in therapy.

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Zach Top told People life on the road is moving way too fast. He says the hardest part is never waking up in the same town and always having to figure out where he is. He admits it makes him miss the simplicity of growing up in one place and you realize you’ve brushed your teeth in three different Waffle House bathrooms this week.”

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Glenn Close is 78 and apparently has a nude scene coming up in her next movie..her idea, by the way. She didn’t really explain why audiences need this, so allow me to speak for everyone when I say: Glenn, but please no…keep your Fatal Attraction clothed.

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Jimmy Kimmel might be looking to bail on his ABC contract, and word is he wants to guest star on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” before it ends. So… is he leaving late night, or just job-hopping like the rest of us?

You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1