KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Welcome to The List,
Luke Combs is a busy guy these days…trying to come up with a name for his yet to be born baby AND has made a huge Announcement… His Fall Tour … “Yeah I’m announcing an arena tour this fall “So. It’s going to be called The Middle of Somewhere Tour. A great name for a tour, just because of, you know, the people that I feel like we get to play music for” The first leg of the tour will have Jordan Davis and Morgan Wade.. the Second half will include Lainey Wilson
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”Cobra Kai” is back for Season 5 on September 9th.
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez spent the weekend touring a $68 million Los Angeles mansion. The home has 12 bedrooms, 24 bathrooms and a massive pool THAT way I guess if there’s an argument, they can go to their respective zip codes in the house….
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9 months in and Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are having typical marital “discussions”. A source tells OK magazine, Gwen decides what they’re going to have for dinner, she’s a vegetarian and Blake likes his meat and potatoes….and never squeezes the toothpaste from the bottom…ah…true love…
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Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler have reportedly reunited. While it was previously reported that the pair were set to divorce, they have since called it off, She originally accused him of infidelity…and is pregnant with the pair’s first child. Revealing on Country Countdown USA that they are having a baby girl and like Luke Combs is waiting to give her a name.
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This weekend Kelsea Ballerini returned to Knoxville, TN and Central High School, where she attended her Freshman and Sophomore years for a reunion – with everything shut down last year, the 10 year reunion in 2021, became the 11 year reunion in 2022….Technically she didn’t graduate from there…she moved to Nashville to chase the dream.. but felt THIS was the place she had those friendships, crushes, music and heartbreak. If you’re familiar with Kelsea and Kenny Chesney’s number-one hit “Half of My Hometown” you’re familiar with her move from Knoxville to Nashville.
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Country singer and actor Mickey Gilley, known for launching the Urban Cowboy movement in Country music and hit songs including “Stand By Me,” “Room Full of Roses” and “Lonely Nights,” died Saturday, May 7th, in Branson, Missouri at the age of 86.
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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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You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1