KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Welcome to The List,
Lainey Wilson didn’t just win at the CMAs she collected awards like they were Casey’s Rewards points. Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, AND Album of the Year. Cody Johnson snagged Male Vocalist, and “You Look Like You Love Me” basically swept the rest: Song, Single, AND Music Video of the Year. At this point, the CMAs should just hand Lainey the building and let her lock up when she’s done.
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Glen Powell is reportedly crushed because “The Running Man” tanked at the box office. A source says he thought this was his Tom Cruise moment the stunts, the swagger, the whole “next big action star” glow-up. Apparently, people hyped him up as the new Cruise… but one flop later and suddenly everybody’s real quiet. Someone please get this man a rom-com and a hug.
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Before you see “Wicked: For Good,” experts say there are a few Wizard of Oz scenes worth revisiting. Dorothy arriving in Oz because that Technicolor pop still hits. The Wicked Witch attacking the Scarecrow because girl was unhinged. And the moment the Wizard orders Dorothy and friends to kill the Witch which honestly, is way darker than you remember. Homework complete.
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Megan Moroney says she does not tell her exes when she writes a song about them… She told American Songwriter that she’ll let her aunt know, she’ll loop in her friends, she’ll even put them in the teaser videos. But the ex-boyfriends? Nope. No warning. No courtesy text. If the shoe fits, boys, lace it up. Megan basically said, “If you hear yourself in the lyrics… that’s between you and Spotify.”
You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only 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