Ben McKee

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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.

Thursday, 16 May 2024 17:36

So This Is Happening

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                  Tonight is the Night!!!  The ACM Awards!   Reba Hosts...  Tons of Performers and Presenters... Jason Aldean will pay tribute to Toby Keith.  Entertainer of The Year Nominees: Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Kane Brown, Cody Johnson, Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton & Jelly Roll. Female Artist of The Year Nominees: Ashley McBryde, Kacey Musgraves, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney & Kelsea Ballerini. Male Artist of The Year Nominees: Chris…
Wednesday, 15 May 2024 14:36

What We Know...

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The Browns Schedule is released tonight.  We know that the Browns are opening in Kansas City Sunday Sept. 8th for Tom Brady's debut on Fox... Heard rumors of a Thanksgiving Week Steelers Match-Up?  Not sure if this is true. We do know that the International Schedule does not include the Browns.   The Browns do have one if not the toughest schedule in the NFL this coming season.    The entire NFL schedule will be revealed…
Tuesday, 14 May 2024 22:42

Can't Spell Randy Travis with out AI.

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So after such a great Monday Night of live music with Corey Kent and HunterGirl at The WQMX Think Pink Party at Knight Stage in Akron.  I find myself at a crossroads.  Recently Randy Travis, "got his voice back".  It is an AI Generated Vocal based off of another person singing under the AI like Randy.   The new song is called, "Where That Came From".   CBS did a morning special a few weekends ago.  Now…
Thursday, 09 May 2024 16:38

Bank For Hank Til 6pm

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Bank For Hank Blood Drive til 6pm tonight at 501 West Market Street in Akron at American Red Cross HQ..    Everyone who presents to donate will be entered for Neon Nights Passes!           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by 94.9 WQMX (@wqmx)  
Wednesday, 08 May 2024 17:22

This is Cool...

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When you are talking starting a career path in a Unique and In-Demand Field...  HVACR at Stark State College could be a great fit for you! See what I am learning in the Unique and In-Demand Job Series.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by 94.9 WQMX (@wqmx)  
Monday, 06 May 2024 15:16

Fun Weekend!

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                      Busy weekend... Started with Free Comic Book Day and went to Carol & Johns Comics in Kamm's in Cleveland.  They had all the superhero's from Spiderman, Wonderwoman, lots of Star Wars Characters and Ghostbusters...  The line was long but everyone was having fun.  Hopefully you stopped at a spot... Then hit up National Design Mart's 26th Anniversary One Day Sale...  again the line was…
Thursday, 02 May 2024 19:15

Big Weekend

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There is a lot of stuff to do this weekend!   Sarah Kay will be at The Dusty Armadillo Friday Night from 9-11 The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad is back starting Friday Morning at 10am.  Cavs look to close out their series with the Magic Friday Night in Orlando... or if needed Game 7 Sunday at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.  I have been talking about this all week!  National Design Mart's Anniversary Sale!! (5/4)      …
Wednesday, 01 May 2024 08:41

Wrasslin' Wednesday

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This Saturday from Lyon, France WWE Backlash will take center stage at 1pm EST. I am not really a fan of the early starts but oh well... The fall out from Wrestlemania and the WWE Draft are set to kick in Monday...  Remember SummerSlam is coming to Browns Stadium August 3rd as well...  Tickets go onsale Friday at 10am thru Ticketmaster. Backlash Card: Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles -  I think Cody Rhodes will carry…
Tuesday, 30 April 2024 11:32

Don't Go With a P-Lainey Card!

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Have a special day coming up... or a just because?  Don't go with a P-Lainey Card...   Make a great impression with a Lainey Wilson one.  Not only will she be bringing Bell Bottom Country to The Country Fest in June.  But Lainey is coming to an envelope and a card for your next special event as well. Click Here to see how you can get the Lainey Wilson - American Greetings CreataCards Smash-Ups!
Saturday, 27 April 2024 10:32

Drew Parker Stopped By

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Drew Parker stopped by before his show Friday Night at Thirsty Cowboy!  Such a down to earth, genuine guy!  He talks about music new and old, his come up, Luke Combs and more...  Check it out. Ben McKee ยท Drew Parker Fro Air  
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