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The List for Wednesday, November 26th 2025

Welcome to The List,

The 2025 CMA Awards pulled in 6 million viewers on ABC, the lowest ever. For comparison, the show had 16 million in 2014. Last year’s “worst ever” was 6.1, so congratulations, we’ve shattered the floor. Most people said the show itself was solid, but everyone noticed who wasn’t there: Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, Eric Church, Reba, Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan… basically half the genre. So what’s to blame? Missing stars, or are people just over award shows?

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Ben Affleck is allegedly stuck between Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Garner this Thanksgiving which is hilarious, because he isn’t dating either one of them. A source says it’s déjà vu: last year he split time between both households, and now the same circus is back. J.Lo reportedly offered to fly everyone somewhere tropical to avoid awkwardness, while Garner basically said, “Find another plan, buddy.” All this drama, and all he wants to do is eat stuffing in peace.

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are reportedly only speaking through their lawyers now. One insider said, “It’s not icy…it’s frozen,” which sounds less like a divorce update and more like a weather alert. Nicole is heartbroken but functioning, focusing solely on the girls. Keith’s not pushing for a heart-to-heart, and right now silence is the only thing they agree on.

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Tomorrow’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is rolling out new characters, and it’s basically Pop Culture on Parade. New balloons include Buzz Lightyear, Super Mario, and Shrek’s Onion Carriage yes, the onion. New floats include Labubu and a Stranger Things float with a performance from Foreigner. Nothing says “Happy Thanksgiving” like an 80s rock band playing under a giant screaming Mario.

You can catch The List, weekday afternoon at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 

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April Pack the Backpack Winner: Sarah Fricke

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.

 
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The List for Tuesday, March 31st 2026

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

 
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3/31/2026 Pierre

OUR KIX CRITTER OF THE WEEK, PIEREE!

He is about a two year old tabby who came to the ARL as a stray. He came in with an injury to his hip, but thankfully it was the serious and has fully healed. That's when the ARL staff realized Pierre is a cuddy bug who loves to snuggle. They believe he would be good with other cats too. Since Pierre is the KIX Critter his adoption fee is half off the regular price of $50, you can make him your couch buddy for $25.00!! More info

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