KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Welcome to The List,
Queen Elizabeth the Second died yesterday. She was 96 years old. Prince Charlies is now King Charles the Third, and his wife Camilla assumes the title of Queen Consort. With 70 years on the throne, Elizabeth was the longest-serving female head of state in history….here’s something I didn’t know when she was still princess Elizabeth, she worked as a mechanic during World War 2.
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Luke Bryan has just announced the lineup for the next Crash My Playa. It includes Chris Stapleton, Lionel Richie, Carly Pearce, Dustin Lynch, Ashley McBryde, Cole Swindell, Brian Kelley, Chase Rice, and Dylan Scott. It’s going down January 19th to the 22nd in Riviera Cancun, Mexico.
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This Halloween season Spirit Halloween (Yes the store) gets the spotlight in it’s own horror movie. It looks like one of those classic 80’s tween horror films. A group of kids spend the night in the newly opened Spirit Halloween because they’re to OLD to trick or treat.
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Sunday Night Football!! And Carrie Underwood is back as well, she loves singing the theme…“I love being the voice of Sunday Night Football because I grew up watching football…from birth. I’m from Oklahoma – we’re a football state., it’s unlike anything else, so being a small part of that is absolutely amazing. “Tampa visits Dallas this Sunday night on NBC
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People magazine says Blake Shelton is launching a new clothing line with Lands End Outlet. He says, “Let’s all face it, nobody thinks about fashion when they think of me. They probably think of the outdoors, or country lifestyle, or drinking, or all the things that come along with my brand that I’ve established over the last 20 years. But with Gwen’s help…it’s gonna happen.
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Extra TV says the competitors for season 31 of ”Dancing With the Stars” were revealed yesterday. Some of the contestants include; Comedian Wayne Brady, Country star Jessie James Decker, Charlie’s Angels star Cheryl Ladd just to name a few..
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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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