Welcome to The List,
All charges against Chris Young have been dismissed after a review of the evidence, which included surveillance footage released earlier last week. His lawyer says “What happened to my client Chris Young at a bar in Nashville on Monday night was wrong and he never should have been arrested and charged in the first place.”
—–
Last Thursday, the Paramount-owned network announced Dolly Parton’s Pet Gala, a two-hour variety special airing on Feb. 21 at 9 p.m. ET. There will be “pink carpet” arrivals featuring stars and some adorable pets. Plus, there will be loads of musical performances of which Elle King most likely won’t be appearing. Both CBS and Paramount+ will air the special.
—–
Jay Leno has filed for conservatorship over his wife, Mavis because she suffers from dementia. According to court documents obtained by ET, the late-night TV legend filed the petition Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court
It’s unclear when Mavis, Jay’s wife of 43 years, was diagnosed with dementia, but a doctor’s report from November — states Mavis has suffered with impairments to her memory, ability to concentrate and use of reason.
—–
Morgan Wallen’s former reps just released some of his old songs without his permission, so Morgan fought back by re-recording one of the tracks. Morgan called their move “gross, and greedy.”
You can catch The List, weekdays at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
Do you remember who played the part of Marty McFly in the movie "Back To The Future"?
Welcome to The List,
Eric Dane, best known as McSteamy on Grey’s Anatomy, has passed away at 53 after battling ALS. He first revealed his diagnosis last April, but symptoms began earlier in 2024. His family says he spent his final days surrounded by his wife, daughters, and close friends, and he used his fight to raise awareness for ALS research.
-----
William Shatner is officially going metal…because apparently retirement is for people without a spaceship. The 94 year old icon is releasing a heavy metal album featuring covers of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest, plus original songs with 35 metal legends. He says metal is where imagination gets loud, which explains a lot about Captain Kirk. There’s nothing more metal than a man eligible for social security since Nixon.
-----
Jelly Roll is officially becoming a member of the Grand Ole Opry on March 10th, and Lainey Wilson will be there to welcome him in. He first found out back in December when Craig Morgan surprised him with the invitation, and now Craig will perform at the induction too. It’s one of country music’s highest honors, and proof that redemption stories hit harder than any guitar solo.
-----
Kane Brown is the latest country star to plant his flag on Broadway in Nashville with his own entertainment venue. Kane Brown’s on Broadway will feature a full restaurant, bar, and live music, which basically guarantees fans will spend money while singing his songs badly. Every country star gets a bar eventually, it’s practically a rite of passage. At this point, Nashville Broadway is less a street and more a country music theme park.
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
