KIX-KLASH RE-HASH
April 1, 2026
Wednesday 1st April 2026
Welcome to The List,
Kids…ya gotta love ’em, Especially the really young ones…in large numbers… Thomas Rhett knows all to well the chaos he went through just like most parents when he took his four of his kids out to eat. “I took all four to Chick-fil-A the other day. That was an act of God, because any time that you’re with an infant – not that every kid is not as important – but when you are literally strollering an infant into a restaurant, the other three are kinda like, ‘Hey, I hope I’ve taught you enough to where you don’t sprint into the street and you’re holding somebody’s hand, and we don’t start throwing French fries in Chick-fil-A.” Adding those are the moments that he’ll remember when I’m like 55 or 60 years old.”
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Jamey Johnson just got inducted into the Grand Ole Opry over last weekend and Carly Pearce remembers her FIRST visit. “First time I actually got to go to the Opry, I think I was 15, 16. I just freaked out. My mom got us like second row tickets because she knew that I had to see it up close. And this is gonna be funny, but I wore a little white tank top because Dierks Bentley was there and he was a new artist, and he was singing ‘What Was I Thinkin’,’ which is funny. Maybe I’ll tell him that someday.”
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We all know that Ben Stiller can do comedy. But what about horror? He’s going to get his chance, but on the STAGE. Ben will play Jack Torrance in a theater production of “The Shining”. It’ll open next January in London. That’s the part Jack Nicholson played in the 1980 movie version, but the new play will stick closer to the original Stephen King novel.
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Christina Ricci has returned to her “Addams Family” roots. She’s going to be in the Netflix series, “Wednesday” that Tim Burton is making. To be clear, she will NOT be playing an older version of Wednesday. She has a major role, but it’s being kept a surprise. Jenna Ortega is playing a teenage Wednesday, who is attending Nevermore Academy. Catherine Zeta-Jones is playing Morticia and Luis Guzman is Gomez.
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Eric Church went into Green Bay, Wisconsin last weekend as a country star . . . and left as part-owner of the Packers. A couple of fans gifted him a tiny share of the team. It happened while he was on stage, and there’s video of it. You can check it out HERE. You see Eric holding the official papers . . . and then showing them to a nearby camera so the crowd could see them up on the big screen. The Packers are the only NFL team that is publicly owned. There are over 360,000 stockholders.
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Lastly, The Daily Mail says John Travolta is now licensed to fly a 737 in addition to a 707 and a 727. He owns seven planes. His Gainesville, Florida-area home has a runway for his small jet. Some people collect Cars..others Baseball Cards dolls…John Travolta…jumbo jets…
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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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