KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026
A list of Country artists are pushing their tour dates for a second time – George Strait a full year down the road for his “Strait to South Bend” appearance…Others Maren Morris and her RSVP: The Tour pushed to April 2021 and Kenny Chesney’s Chillaxification Tour. Kenny is scrapping the rest of his tour dates this year after unsuccessfully moving around dates so that he can tour had finally decided to reschedule till 2021 as well.
Travis Denning’s New EP is out Today Called ‘Beer’s Better Cold’ … He says, “Beer’s Better Cold’ is really just the first snapshot and chapter of the music I want to bring to the table pretty much through my whole career. It touches on where I come from, obviously, the party we bring on stage every night, and of course, love the good parts and even the heartbreak. So, I hope everybody sees a big side of me when they hear this whole EP.
Tom Cruise’s new Top Gun movie; Top Gun:Maverick brings back high octain Navy jet fighter action..and probably a volleyball game thrown in there somewhere…Jennifer Connelly Talks About Working With Tom Cruise On ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ … Jennifer says that she’s NEVER seen anyone work as hard as Tom Cruise. He always wants to deliver his best. Top Gun:Maverick is scheduled to hit theaters December 23rd this year
TMZ is reporting that Joe Exotic’s new Fort Worth, Texas-based legal team is planning to travel to the White House on Monday in a giant tour bus featuring a wrap that says ”President Trump Please Pardon Joe Exotic.” They plan to drive past the White House so Trump can see their plea…and the saga continues….
You can catch The List weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
The April Minuteman Printing & Graphics Pack the Backpack winner, is Sarah Fricke – K-4 Special Behavior Intervention Teacher @ Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Newton. She was nominated by Steven Marsh, Jaimie Bru, Ashley Durant, and Jonathan Duran, and here is what they wrote to Kix 101.1.
"She loves her job. She is good at her job. And she loves the students like they are her own kids."
"She works hard to help kids with behavior issues be successful at becoming their best self and helps get them on the right track to being able to be in classes with the other kids."
"Sarah is amazing with her students. She always goes above and beyond to make sure that her students are taken care of."
"Sarah teaches in and out of school no matter where you see her. She is always buying supplies, rewards, etc. out of her own pocket to ensure the kids are getting what they need. She goes above and beyond what any teacher is required to do. There are times she brings snacks to ensure kids get a birthday at school, Buys McDonalds, etc. if a child works hard enough on their issue etc."
On the last Wednesday of the month during the school year, we award $101 to a Kix Country classroom to help out with supplies. Nominate a Kix Country teacher today at Kixweb.com.
Welcome to The List,
Taylor Swift has officially entered her glittery legal era again. A Las Vegas performer says Taylor’s use of “The Life Of A Showgirl” is stomping all over her own brand, “Confessions of a Showgirl.” She’s suing for trademark infringement, wants damages, and an injunction too.
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Only Kid Rock could turn a poolside salute into a military investigation. The Army says two Blackhawk helicopters near his Tennessee mansion were just on a Nashville training route, but now they’re checking into why they hovered there. Kid says nobody’s getting in trouble and called it pretty neat. Nothing says casual Tuesday like cannonballs, patriotism, and two black helicopters hovering near your house…
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Riley Green is stacking side quests like a pro. He’s making his TV debut on Marshals in mid-April. And because sleep is for other people, he’s also reportedly opening a second Duck Blind bar in Gatlinburg. At this point Riley’s building a country music cinematic universe.
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Thomas Rhett says one of his favorite parts of touring is trying wild new foods on the road, which sounds adventurous and expensive. Meanwhile Dylan Scott keeps it a little more backyard chaos at home, admitting he’ll wander into the kitchen at midnight and cook a full meal like it’s noon. His wife wakes up confused; he’s making dinner round two. That’s not a snack, that’s a second shift.
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You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1