Brandon Lewis
April 2, 2026
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Welcome to The List –
Luke Bryan says He has gotten used to making music while social distancing. “At This point I’ve already done a half season of American Idol, and we did it from my barn. I’ve put out an album this year and tons of live streams. So, I’m just really so humbled by everyone behind the scenes working so hard to at least put on these shows and give people at home something to watch.”
It looks like Dierks Bentley might be ready to make his return to country music. Posting a series of teaser video clips to social media this week, hinting at something to come in the not-so-distant future. He’s got a bit of a different look too…sporting a longer, shaggier mullet-esque look…
It’s the end of the line for the Fast & Furious franchise! The rumor around Universal is they’re going to close with two final movies. All the regulars will be back AND Charlize Theron is rumored to portray her character Cipher once again, who debuted in 2017’s The Fate of the Furious. Fast & Furious 9 arrives May 28th of next year.
“Smokey and the Bandit” the series?? It’s in the works!! based on the 1977 film starring Burt Reynolds and Sally Field. The Hollywood Reporter says It’s being described at “an epic adventure of family, small-town crime, unlikely heroes, legend and legacy. No word on what network will pick it up yet.
You can catch The List weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1
Welcome to The List,
Meghan Markle allegedly thought she could jump the royal line. A new book claims she believed she should be queen next. Said she was smarter, better, and worked harder than Kate. That’s not confidence, that’s skipping the entire family tree.
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Two Blackhawk helicopters hovering over Kid Rock’s house raised eyebrows fast. Army pilots got suspended while the investigation played out. Then the Defense Secretary stepped in and shut it down. Suspensions lifted, no punishment, case closed just like that.
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Keith Urban might be ready to say a little more. A report claims he felt iced out of Nicole Kidman’s interview. She talked family and life but didn’t mention him once. Now there’s talk he could finally tell his side. Nothing says romance like a possible press tour response.
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And if you saw Jason Aldean storm off Colbert… relax. That viral story is completely made up from top to bottom. Wrong show name, bad details, zero credible sources behind it. The internet really said “let’s just create chaos today.” Moral of the story, not everything trending is actually true…I know…surprise right??
You can catch The List, weekdays 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.