The List for Friday, February 7th 2025

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Here are a few of the sillier Super Bowl topics we saw trending:  Philly fans were proud New Orleans greased the poles on Bourbon Street.  "Barstool Sports" did a round-up of Eagles fans who couldn't spell "Eagles".  People hated Fox's ‘scorebug’ graphic.  And a $100 salad went viral.

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The 2025 CMT Awards show has been canceled by its parent company Paramount Global.  They are merging with Skydance Media and the deal won't be completed for another couple months.  Officially the show is on a "pause" and they will re-evaluate for next year.

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Aaron Rodgers will not return to the New York Jets next season. The 41-year-old quarterback will be a free agent in exactly 31 days who is eligible to sign with any team in the NFL.  The organization informed him of its decision after he flew to New Jersey to meet with the organization last week.

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And a couple last minute country quickies - Kelsea Ballerini recently ended her Buffalo, New York concert after performing just five songs. She was sick due to an illness…. Dolly Parton is launching a new Pinot Noir as part of her Dolly Wines brand. Inspired by her hit song "Jolene,"

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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"Forrest Gump" is America's favorite movie, according to a new poll.  It's followed by "The Wizard of Oz", "Titanic", and "The Lion King".

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Kenny Chesney can list ‘author’ on his resume now…he’ s releasing his first book later this year, called "Heart Life Music".  He says it's "far better" than just a memoir, calling it a "love letter" to fans.  It comes out November 4th.

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The Globe says Carrie Underwood is allegedly clashing with husband Mike Fisher over his meat-heavy diet. “She’s tried to get Mike to eat more salads and meat-alternative foods, but he’s a die-hard meat lover.   Don’t EVER get between a man and his steak…or Beer.

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The one-year anniversary of Toby Keith's death was on Wednesday.  His son and daughter both posted heartfelt tributes to their dad.

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