Brandon Lewis
December 29, 2025
Monday 29th December 2025
Welcome to The List,
Jimmie Allen loves his song ‘Freedom Was A Highway’ and he hopes you do to … ““ This song just takes me back to being a kid in Delaware, when the hardest decisions you had to make was what outfit you were going to wear that day and what cereal you wanted in the morning. When you got your license and got on the open road— it was a good time! ! I love it—hopefully you guys love it too.” By the way. Jimmie’s six-week-old daughter is doing better after being hospitalized with a respiratory illness. He thanks everyone for the well wishes, positive energy and prayers.”
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Didn’t know this was a competition but to J-Lo it is…In touch Weekly Magazine reports she wants to marry Ben Affleck before Jennifer Garner marries John Miller. A source tells the magazine, “The last thing she wants is the long engagement she had with Alex Rodriguez because looks how that turned out. There’s nothing really standing in their way, so it’s likely he’ll cave to the pressure and propose. Sounds like someone is a little confused about what marriage is supposed to be
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Reba McEntire is one busy lady….her fans will have a new place to go on vacations. The country music superstar announced during her show in Durant, Oklahoma Friday night that she plans to open an entertainment venue in the Sooner State. ‘Reba’s Place’ will have a restaurant, bar and more, and is set to open in late 2022. in Akota, Oklahoma. Reba just released her 34th studio album, Revived Remixed Revisited, and plans to hit the road in January,
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Fans of Netflix’s “Selling Sunset” the first episode of season 4, were treated to a lavish baby shower for Christine Quinn one of the shows stars. The shower had painted models, a live sloth and a blink and you’ll miss it appearance from Jesse Tyler Ferguson. The Modern Family alum attended the event in May and his fans on social media took notice. The five-time Emmy Award nominee played Mitchell Pritchett for the entirety of Modern Family‘s 11-year run before the beloved family sitcom ended last year after 11 seasons on ABC.
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Nicole Kidman is reportedly hitting the reset button on her love life. Insiders say she’s done with high-profile relationships and now wants something quieter, calmer, and way less tabloid-friendly. Along with that, she’s allegedly planning a full image refresh new look, possible cosmetic tweaks, the whole “new chapter” energy.
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Adam Sanders was crowned the very first winner of The Road during the finale at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. And right after the big win, Keith Urban leaned in and whispered something Sanders says he’ll never forget: “You played this thing like a F’n fiddle.” Sanders beat out Cassidy Daniels and Channing Wilson and walked away with prize money, a record deal, a Stagecoach main-stage slot, and a Keith Urban quote that belongs in a frame.
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Kate Gosselin is officially walking again just 82 days after a serious leg injury. She shared the update on TikTok, saying she’s easing back in stages 25 percent, then 50, then 100. She says it’s a huge step toward recovery and she’s excited. Which is great, because raising eight kids feels like a full-contact sport.
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And finally… Tyler Farr admitted to one of the most country stories ever told. He says he once went skinny dipping and peed in Jason Aldean’s pool. Yes. That happened. Farr shared it like a proud memory, though Jason’s pool filter probably needed therapy afterward. Country music friendships are built different… and apparently so are their pools.
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Keith Urban just gave fans exactly what they’ve been begging for. His brand-new live album “High And A(live)” is officially out now, recorded straight from the High And Alive World Tour. You get 11 number-one hits, plus his cover of “You Get What You Give.” This isn’t a watered-down live album either it’s basically front-row energy without paying arena prices.
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Brad Paisley just confessed what every guy already knows… he’s a last-minute Christmas shopper. Brad says he ends up at the mall on December 24th, panic-buying gifts he doesn’t fully understand. He admits it’s a waste of what should be a fun day, but somehow he still does it every year. Buying mystery gifts and hoping for the best… truly a man of the people.
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Cher is catching heat for allegedly lip-syncing during her Saturday Night Live performance. Some fans compared it to Ashlee Simpson’s infamous 2004 moment which feels a little dramatic. Cher is 79 years old, it’s a taped show, and lip-syncing has been happening on SNL longer than the cold open.
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Jake Paul revealed he had surgery after getting knocked out by Anthony Joshua. He says doctors had to install two titanium plates on each side of his jaw and remove some teeth. Jake says the surgery went well, but he’s on liquids only for seven days. Nothing humbles a YouTuber faster than being on a smoothie diet.
You can catch The List, weekdays at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1