KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Welcome to The List,
It’s definitely Super Bowl season…Michelob Ultra released its full “Caddyshack”– themed ad. Meanwhile, Budweiser’s ad is narrated by Kevin Bacon, and Rakuten got Alicia Silverstone to return as Cher from “Clueless”. Ads this year run $7-million for a thirty second add.
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For those who remember “Matlock” with Andy Griffith from 1986 – 1995…Well, it’s coming back only this time Kathy Bates will be taking the lead as Madeline Matlock rejoining the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.” The NEW “Matlock” will air on CBS.
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Shania Twain revealed she sticks to a liquid diet on show days and doesn’t eat solid foods . . . because otherwise, she BURPS too much. Quote, “If I eat on a show day . . . I burp when I sing.” Well that’s unfortunate…
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Country Now reports Zach Bryan wants you to know that he’s a man of his word, but sometimes plans change. Last September he promised to release a new album THIS month. Well, it’s not going happen, and wow, does he feel bad about it. Here’s what he Tweeted on Tuesday, “Decided not to release an album in February. I love you guys and I apologize I said something I didn’t stick to. Mercy here, please. Going to let my life play out.”
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TMZ says Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin recently appeared at a taping for next season’s ‘The Masked Singer’. Photos from the set show Damar holding a football and smiling on stage alongside host Nick Cannon. Damar’s name is in big red letters on the screen behind him. He attended the taping alongside his younger brother, Damir.
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Heads up!! Kacey Musgraves will honor Loretta Lynn at the “65th Annual Grammy Awards” this Sunday. She’ll perform “Coal Miner’s Daughter” during the in-memoriam segment. The show starts at 8:00 P.M. Eastern on CBS and Paramount+. And Dierks Bentley is going to perform at this year’s Daytona 500 on February 19th. He will do a pre-show race.
You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
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