Sunday is National Radio Day and at WQMX we say it all the time...

We are YOUR COUNTRY! We are live and local... You make us what we are and allow us to do what we love.  Thank you for make us part of your day, sharing your stories and sharing parts of your lives with us.  We are part of your community, we are your neighbors and friends.  We appreciate you lending an ear, reaching out to us, supporting our amazing charities and events and above all being you always.

I am honored and wouldn't want to do this anywhere else.  Thank you for turning us on, turning us up and being the best!  

Meeeee meeee meeeeeee!!!!  (clears throat).  

If you have listened to the show... You know I am not a singer.  But in the singing game, a voice, is the money-maker!  Gotta Protect It!

Artists have to realize that after taking a huge chunk of time off during the pandemic. (not their fault)  Their voices will take time to strengthen for the abundance of shows they are putting on their vocal cords these days. 

For some artists the pandemic was the biggest layoff of their careers. Now being back on the road for a full tour is overload.

Recently,

-Morgan Wallen was put on vocal rest by doctor's orders and missed a month of shows. 

-Miranda had an illness that had her re-schedule a few of her residency shows. 

-Luke Bryan had to cancel 3 shows due to illness.  Then Played 2 shows and then had to cancel another. 

Vocal rest is nothing new.  Reba, Jon Pardi, Shania a lot of artists have been on ordered rest in the past.  It is just the nature of the business.  People get sick, strain vocals and can't make shows for some reason or another.  It is nothing personal against us the ticketholders! I understand the frustration.  Going, waiting to park, paying for parking, standing/waiting/getting into the venue, refreshments, concert memorabilia, just to turn around and have to do it all over again or just get a refund.  

I realize this summer has been a really wet one for outdoor country shows.  We are Ohio!  Wait 5 minutes and the weather is different...   some shows have been like 5 hour delays, but they happened, and were worth it to me.   The artists, venues, promoters... no one wants to cancel million dollar shows or tours due to weather, voice, health or any instance.  Life happens... The artist wants to give you the best show because it's their livelihood and you pay their bills and keep them going.  They do not want to let you down.  If it is a vocal issue they have to wait for doctor's 'all clear'.  Let's just hope the rest of the outdoor shows go over without any hiccups...  You can't cancel a show for those???   Kidding.  

Dylan Scott just dropped a few shows due to doctors vocal rest orders (not around Ohio):

(1/2) "Hey guys - cancelling shows is never something I want to do but with doctor’s orders I cannot perform this weekend.
Kansas City - we will be rescheduling tonight’s show two weeks from now to 08/31.

Unfortunately, my appearances on the following two shows are cancelled:

— Dylan Scott (@DylanScottCntry) August 17, 2023

(2/2)

08/18 Watertown, SD
08/19 East Grand Forks, MN

If you had tickets to any of these shows, more information will be coming to you directly from each venue. I am so sorry but thank you guys for understanding!” - Dylan

— Dylan Scott (@DylanScottCntry) August 17, 2023

Is it October 18th yet?  Let's GO!!!!

Bosom Buddies Benefit Concert is coming to The Akron Civic Theater that day!  If you join the WQMX Country Club you can take advantage of the PreSale Thursday, August 17th from 10AM-10PM...   General Onsale is Friday August 18th at 10am at WQMX.com.  

Chase Rice and Priscilla Block will be your entertainment for the night during the 24th Annual Bossom Buddies Benefit!  There will be raffles and more to benefit Bosom Buddies.   But it is going to be a night of hits from these 2...

 Chase Rice:

Bad Day To Be A Cold Beer

Eyes On You

Drinkin Beer, Talkin' God, Amen

Ready, Set, Roll, If I Were Rock & Roll, I Hate Cowboys & All Dogs Go to Hell, Bench Seat, Three Chords & The Truth,

Gonna Wanna Tonight and sooo many more!!!

Priscilla Block:

You, Me & Whiskey

My Bar

Just About Over You

Thick Thighs, Fake Names, Peaked in High School just to name a few...

I think everyone is a huge fan of Shania Twain...

Wednesday Night is the Shania SuperFan Episode on CBS.  "Any Fan Of Mine" puns will rule the night, I am sure. (sorry had to)

We'll see who is "Still The One" that is Shania's SuperFan...

There are still Little Big Town and Kelsea Ballerini Episodes in the upcoming weeks.

Many have been asking where to get your Electric Green Send Me Backstage T-Shirts.

Look for me August 26th from 1-2:30 with Zombie John's at Countryside Campgrounds in Mogadore.  They will have plenty for you to check out and enjoy from the Massimo Line-up and all your powersport needs... Countryside Campgrounds is amazing.  Come sign up for Hardy/Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe Tickets at the Covelli Center and show off your future country concert tickets to get your Send Me Backstage T-shirts....  Here's just some of the fun goin' on...  Let's Go!!!

Tonight on CBS the Superfan takes center stage...  Tonight is LL Cool J.

But coming up in the following weeks are artists like Shania Twain, Little Big Town and Kelsea Ballerini.

Where fans try to prove the are these artists biggest fans.  I am just throwing it out there WQMX Superfan??? Hmm...

The Wednesday before the WWE's Premium Events... I weigh in with my thoughts on the card.  
Remember these are only my thoughts and would not wager any money because of them...

This Saturday Night is WWE Summer Slam:

There is a Battle Royal on the card as well... just not sure the whole line-up involved with it...

Logan Paul vs. Ricochet

As for one having a country band's name and the other being from Ohio.  I would like to see Ricochet win as a baby face.  The new persona suits him. Although with the up-and-coming Logan Paul, I think the YouTuber walks out with the win after a couple of losses.  It will be one of the most entertaining matches at least athletically of the night.  

Ronda Rousey vs Shayna Baisler

This will be a weird match in my eyes.  Technically, both are great but in a WWE setting they have some flaws in my eyes.  Breaking up this Tag Team was needed and Shayna started the break and I think Ronda will go back to moving up the singles ladder with a victory.

Gunther vs Drew McIntyre

I wish Gunther would lose the belt but at this point with all his croney's outside interfering there will be a little too much for Drew.  Although I could see Drew as a great Intercontinental Champion and he deserves a push.

The WWE Women’s Championship: Asuka, Charlotte Flair and Bianca Belair

I think Charlotte Flair picks up gold but there is something going on with this one.  Someone will get involved that will weigh on the result.  Maybe an Iyo Sky cash-in of her Money In The Bank Case...

Seth Rollins vs Finn Balor

Judgement Day is annoying to me but they are collecting belts like no one else and Finn is the only one without gold or a Money in the Bank Case...  I think he will still be missing a belt after this one.  (I hope...)

Cody Rhodes vs Brock Lesnar

They have built this match for a while and the 2 need a new storyline with other opponents...  I think Cody is walking out the winner but then Brock will probably not let him walk out.

Tribal Combat Match: Roman Reigns vs Jey Uso

So a no-DQ match does not look like Jey Uso will be getting one over Roman Reigns... But I think the match will be great.  Solo, Heyman and others will make is so Jey gets a rematch later....

It's Tonight!!!! National Night Out, the City of Akron will have plenty locations to meet your neighbors and community members.  The community building initiative is to strengthen participation in local programs that prevent and deter crime, in an effort to make neighborhoods safer.  Events and activities will vary by location but most will have snacks and refreshments, music, games, and activities for kids and all will be free to attend.  It's National Night Out in Akron, tonight!

I know there are Sneaker Heads out there, who stock up on kicks... 

I'm a Hat Head...  You probably have noticed I'm a hat guy. 

There aren't many times you will catch me without a hat and if so it's probably pretty close by. 

Thomas Rhett really made me jealous this week posting his Tour Hats.  (below)

 

 

 

 

 

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Tuesday, August 1, is National Night Out, the City of Akron will have plenty locations to meet your neighbors and community members.  The community building initiative is to strengthen participation in local programs that prevent and deter crime, in an effort to make neighborhoods safer.  Events and activities will vary by location but most will have snacks and refreshments, music, games, and activities for kids and all will be free to attend.  It's National Night Out in Akron, August 1st!