Ben McKee
Ben is live, local and Akron's Friendly Voice in the Afternoon from 3-7p on 94.9 WQMX! Listen for your "Throwback Song of The Day" at 3:20, "The Drive At 5" to get you out of work, "Ben's Trends" at 5:30p, "Feel Good Friday's", and you never know what fun contests he'll throw out for your chance to win great prizes.
Ben is a husband, father, lover of all music, the outdoors and sports. Ben has always been drawn to radio which became a passion as he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh. After stops in his hometown, Pittsburgh, and Corpus Christi, TX where he was a morning show host for a decade. He ultimately landed in The Buckeye State where he continues to keep you company at Rubber City Radio since 2016... In his free time, you will find Ben at concerts, Akron/Cleveland Sporting Event, dropping a line in the water all while trying to keep up with his wife Jessica, son Killian and 2 pups Blue and Moola.
Ben continues to grow in Akron and surrounding areas that he cares so much for, and continues to be a pillar within. Ben has hosted the Taste of The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton to benefit The Akron Canton Regional Food Bank and loves helping local organizations and the people within this great community. You can contact Ben at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Well with the Super Bowl on the way and we know Reba will sing the National Anthem. She has a new sitcom coming to NBC as well as another season as a Judge on the The Voice. Looks like Lainey Wilson will be in the Coors Light Chill Train Super Bowl Commercial. Lainey will be in person at the SB also and says she is excited for the gmae and performers... Could she add some…
You know each weeknight at 5... I shift things into gear and 'You Floor-it' out of work, home or to National Design Mart with your "drive at 5'. They are Ohio's Leader in In-Stock Flooring, Countertops and Cabinets... The Superstore is in Medina on 18 between 71 & 77, Showroom is on Rte. 3 in Wooster and NationalDesignMart.com. Every last weekday of the month which is this Wednesday. I give you a piece of merch or product from…
Kane Brown knows he has a baby boy on the way. Before his family tree adds another branch. The Brown's are trying some of that magic that made "Thank God" a huge success. Kane has already teased a song about depression. This duet with his wife Katelyn is definitely the flipside of that. Could the future hold a K&K Album? Or a Katelyn ft. Kane?? So many questions... but mainly when is this Duet, Due? …
With Deadpool 3 coming to a filming conclusion. Ryan Reynolds are Hugh Jackson will not hit the Big Screen until July 26th.... But the big release today was the Trailer for Roadhouse. I think the original looked a lot better fighting wise. Patrick Swayze's small town charm will never be duplicated. Sam Elliot is just a legend. Anyway see what you think of this rendition. "I thought it'd be bigger" if you are a Roadhouse…
This Saturday Night is my favorite Premium WWE Event! The Royal Rumble... Before we get into my Wrasslin' Wednesday. Big news for Netflix: In a $5 Billion media rights deal Netflix will be the weekly provider of "Raw" Series for 10 Years starting in January of 2025.... And will be the hub of huge events like WrestleMania, SummerSlam and the Rumble. Smackdown will head to USA and NXT will head to CW in…
You get the "drive at 5" from National Design Mart each weekday at 5 for your ride home... And this week: Your chance to win Billy Currington with Kip Moore and Larry Fleet 'Beat The Box-Office Tickets' on Saturday, May 11 at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre! They are on sale Friday, January 26th 10 a.m. And I polish off the "drive at 5" with all the Country News You Can Use in Ben's Trends... Remember every final…
Well it is probably not the best position to be in... You are like Ben, who wouldn't want to sing the National Anthem before the Super Bowl? Congrats to one of the best to ever do it... REBA!!!! FIRST ON CBS MORNINGS: @reba will sing the National Anthem ahead of #SuperBowlLVII, with @AndraDayMusic and @PostMalone rounding out this year’s lineup of performers.McEntire shares with @gayleking…
There are many things in life that give me happiness... Family, Friends, all the WQMX Faithful! I am a baseball fan always have been. We are lucky to have The Akron Rubberducks. I can't wait for baseball! And since it has been sooo cold the weather that hopefully comes with it. The Rubberducks 'Only In Akron' Series is getting a new name and logo June 21st. This time celebrating Barberton, baseball, Hot Chicken and Rice...…
Tonight there is a Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 10pm till Noon on Wednesday (1/17/24). The Summit Lake Community Center, located at 380 W. Crosier St., will be open through Friday, Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. as a warming center. As for tonight... The city has the Emergency Overnight Shelter located at 111 E. Voris St. open to Monday, Jan. 22. The shelter is open from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Click…
Classes start January 16th!!! Want a career in healthcare but don’t want to spend years in school? Train to become a medical assistant through Stark State College in less than a year - 3 semesters to be exact! Medical assistants are the heartbeat of your doctor’s office and many other outpatient facilities. AND, there’s a ton of local job openings. Visit starkstate.edu/in-demand-health to request info. View this post on Instagram …
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There is some amazing work being done in Canal Fulton and Massillon, Ohio! Scott Wynn and I had the honor of going out to present a delicious lunch from Mr. Hero - Home of the One and Only Romanburger to Serving Area Military, Veterans, and Widows - SAM Center. We met Brian and a group of VETS and volunteers that were so gracious. Lucia gave Scott and I a tour of the facility and explained…
Chris Young is hitting the road for the Young Love & Saturday Nights Album... It was just announced!!!! : Chris Young on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Jacobs Pavilion! Listen all week to me from 3-7 in the Afternoons for your chance to win a pair of tickets to this show! Tuesday in the 5 o clock hour... Venue Presale starts Thurs | Code: NEW Tickets on sale Friday at 10am
Scotty McCreery is set to start his “Cab In A Solo Tour” on January 26 in Troy, Ohio. You know we are going to get it started at The Sold Out Dusty Armadillo Show, January 25th. Think he will play all the hits and then some with new music he has been teasing, like this one?? Does anyone else have this problem? ?? What do y’all think of this one? pic.twitter.com/kNgyHBACIg — Scotty McCreery (@ScottyMcCreery)…
This is not a Cody Johnson Blog... can't wait to see him at The Country Fest! This is about the local painter... Dirk Rozich. You can check out his work at House 330, 532 West Market Street in Akron.