The List for Friday, September 30th 2022

Welcome to The List,

Bruce Willis has retired because of his aphasia diagnosis, but don’t think that’s going to stop him from making movies…Well, sorta.  Last year he sold the rights to his image to an artificial intelligence company called Deepcake.  So basically, there’s a “digital twin” of Bruce that can be used to make new film projects.  To make A.I. Bruce, Deepcake used content from “Die Hard” and “The Fifth Element” . . . so he looks how he did in those movies.

—–

If it seems like Alan Jacksonhas been around for your whole lifetime, well, he probably has.  CMT will honor him with an “Artist of a Lifetime” award during the “CMT Artists of the Year” on Friday, October 14th.  Alan says he’s “proud” of this “sweet honor.”  He will turn 63 three days later, on the 17^th

—–

Trevor Noah announced yesterday that he’s leaving “The Daily Show” after seven years.  Trevor said he misses doing stand-up comedy, traveling to other countries, and learning other languages.  So, it sounds like he already has a plan for what’s next. Although he didn’t say WHEN exactly his last day would be.

—–

Jason Aldean shared a photo of Hurricane Ian’s damage done to boats.  He said, quote, “Florida is our second home and we have lots of friends and family down there . . . We are thinking about everybody who is dealing with the fallout.”  Jason has a house in Florida, but it doesn’t sound like it was hit.

—–

It’s not a spoiler to reveal that John Dutton (Kevin Costner) character in Yellowstone becomes governor of Montana in season five. In fact, it’s the opening scene of the trailer for the coming season of the Paramount Network hit. John announced his candidacy and secured the endorsement of the outgoing governor during the show’s fourth season — seemingly to spite Jamie, who was set to run for the post himself. The campaign, it appears, was a successful one.  Yellowstone season 5 premieres Nov. 13.

—–

And lastly…new music out today!!

• “Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville”, This is her third album.  The songs are based on characters living in a fictional town called Lindeville.
• “Country Born”, Drew Baldridge.  This is his second album.
• “Barstool Whiskey Wonderland”, Adam Doleac. This is his first full-length album.  Danielle Bradbery guest stars on the track, “Fake Love”.

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