KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Welcome to The List,
Jason Aldean announced the details of his Highway Desperado Tour, and it’s huge. He’ll be stopping in 41 cities. It kicks off July 14th in Bethel, New York . . . and wraps October 28th in Tampa, Florida. With no dates for Iowa…Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent, and Dee Jay Silver will open the shows. Tickets go on sale Friday. The closest he comes to Iowa is Tinley Park IL September 9th and St. Louis Missouri September 15th.
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“Barney” is being relaunched as an ANIMATED series this year. They’re going to have apparel and accessories for adult fans, so you’re not left out. There’s a possibility of MOVIES and YouTube content. Mattel says, quote, “We’ll tap into the nostalgia of the generations who grew up with Barney, now parents themselves, can introduce the iconic purple dinosaur to a new generation of kids and families.” Let THEM get stuck with that song in their head.
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Congratulations to Jon Favreau he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday. Robert Downey Jr. made it “official” by being the first to put his chewed gum on it.
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Ben Affleck tells the Wall Street Journal that some people got upset with him while he was trying to film his Dunkin’ Donuts Super Bowl commercial “It’s Boston, after all, so we had some rather coarse and agitated people who were willing to voice their displeasure in a colorful way. There were some pretty great outtakes too, you can see them Below.. By the way The USA Today newspaper ranked Ben’s commercial as the fourth best Super Bowl spot.
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Dierks Bentley Shares His Valentine’s Day “First Date” Tips … “You know, just opening the door, it’s such a big deal. It’s just a nice thing to do. It’s a car door, unlocking the door for somebody to get in the car first and hold the door to get in, and I just think that’s just, if you’re doing that, then you’re obviously thinking about ways to be respectful, be considerate, be kind and be thoughtful and make for a good first date.” Chivalry is not dead.
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And lastly, Chris Stapleton may never see the National Anthem he did at the Super Bowl. He told ET that he doesn’t like watching himself perform.
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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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