KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Thursday 2nd April 2026
Thomas Rhett Says The World Needs To Hear “Be A Light” Right Now … “I’ve been wanting to release ‘Be A Light’ since the day that I wrote it, and when all this stuff happened – I mean from the tornado’s in Nashville now to the COVID-19 coronavirus – I feel like now, there is no better time to release a song like ‘Be A Light.’ I just feel like the world was in darkness for a minute, and so I think a song like this can be really encouraging for people. And then when I had asked some of my buddies to get on the song, it was an immediate yes, which was so cool – Reba, Keith Urban, Chris Tomlin and Hillary Scott from Lady Antebellum. And when they jumped on the song, man, it just took it to a whole different level, and I am so proud of this song and really hope that this song can be an encouragement to people who are really going through a tough time right now.”
Though Kenny Chesney can’t connect with fans face-to-face. he’s found another way to celebrate the release of his new album, “Here and Now”. by hosting a livestream event this Friday, the day the album is released, The 30-minute event will feature a Q&A session and performance Kenny is asking that fans submit questions and comments now, which he and his team will sort through during the week. and address them during the broadcast. The livestream will air across Kenny’s social media platforms on Friday at 7 p.m. ET.
Chris Hemsworth Doesn’t Know When “Thor 4” Filming Will Happen…He was supposed to begin filming the movie this Summer, but the coronavirus changed the schedule. Chris doesn’t know when they will get back to work on the film…Chris has a movie on Netflix called “Extraction” very intense, and action packed worth a watch…
Louisiana authorities arrested a man in connection with a Friday afternoon drive-by shooting involving the estate of “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson. The Sheriff’s Office in Monroe, Louisiana, charged an individual with one count of aggravated assault by drive by shooting and one count of criminal neglect of family was booked with a Bond set at $150,000…one of the shots went through the bedroom window of the home where his son John Luke lives with his wife Mary Kate and their baby but nobody in the family was injured.
And we wrap up The List with Arnold Schwarzenegger Singing ‘Happy Birthday’ To His Pet Donkey who else can say they’ve had Arnie singing on their show…
You can catch The List at 2:20 and 4:20 weekdays 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