KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Welcome to The List,
Jimmy Fallon will be taking a break…and Bruce Springsteen is doing a “takeover” of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”. He’ll be on four episodes to promote his soul covers album, “Only the Strong Survive”, that comes out tomorrow. So this Monday the 14th, he’ll be Jimmy’s guest AND musical performer . . . and then as a performer only for Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th. His fourth appearance will be on Thanksgiving, the 24th. It’ll also mark Bruce’s first time performing on the show.
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The Packers are having a horrible season, but Aaron Rodgers isn’t ready to quit. He says, quote, “I always believe in myself first and I bet on myself first to go out there to impact the game and to be great. I still know that I have that within me.” well, then he should start making the fans feel the same way. Just a reminder it’s called a football TEAM for a reason…
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Luke Combs won Entertainer of the Year award at last night’s “56th Annual CMA Awards”. It was his second year in a row taking home the big trophy. He also won Album of the Year for “Growin’ Up”. But he wasn’t the only double winner. Lainey Wilson was the Female Vocalist of the Year and New Artist of the Year. And Cody Johnson’s song “‘Til You Can’t” won Single of the Year and Music Video of the Year.
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Broken Bow Records the home of Jason Aldean, Dustin Lynch, Jimmie Allen and more are honoring the Rolling Stones 60th anniversary with a tribute album called “Stone Cold Country” with country stars singing hit songs from the stones..the album is set to come out in 2023.
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Uproxx says a new movie about Snoop Dogg’s life is in development. He says, “I waited a long time to put this project together because I wanted to choose the right director, the perfect writer, and the greatest movie company I could partner with that could understand the legacy that I’m trying to portray on screen, and the memory I’m trying to leave behind. It was the perfect marriage. It was holy matrimony, not holy macaroni.” The team that wrote “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” is writing Snoop Dogg’s biopic.
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Giant Freakin Robot says test audiences allegedly dislike Indiana Jones 5. The website says Disney has tested six different endings with audiences. Fans didn’t like any of the endings. GFR claims Disney is allegedly starting to panic and is worried the movie might bomb.
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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