Ben McKee
BIG FRIDAY!
Happy Feel Good Friday from Progressive Auto Group...
Every Friday after 3pm you are invited to call or text in your little life moments (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, engagements or adding a branch to the family tree), humble brags, community events we should know about or just something you want to share that will put a smile on our face leading into the weekend. Love to hear your Feel Good Friday's 330-370-2000...
Save that number too because this is a BIG BIG FRIDAY!!! Call Up To Cleveland Final Qualifier and Grand Prize, RV There Yet and Grand Prize, Adam Doleac Tickets for The Dusty Armadillo June 29th, The Country Fest PreGame, National Design Mart's Floor to Ceiling... Chris Stapleton is at Blossom for a sold out show. I will be at The Dusty Armadillo from 9-11 for the Friday Night Live Party with all your Dusty Show Tickets.
Saturday is the WQMX Pet Expo at Hardesty Park from 10am to 4pm. This another huge weekend... Let's start the countdown... 3-2-1 WEEKEND!
Did They Get It Right?
So I believe we could all go thru and figure out our Favorite Country Songs. They would most likely all be different! (I think!)
But Rolling Stone went thru and did their country rankings... I know they are not the country music authority or anything like that, but it always interesting to see who ends up where and who is left off out of the 200?
Cool Off!
With the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day just around the corner. Temps are going to start getting a lot warmer. Schools will be out and families will be looking for spots to cool off... or should I say Pool Off!!!
(Check all listings before driving or travelling....)
Akron Pools and Splash Pads:Twinsburg Water Park - 10260 1/2 Ravenna Road. Opening Day is Saturday
Now if the weather just cooperates. There are plenty more area pools these are just a few.
Wrasslin' Wednesday!
WWE heads back to Saudi Arabia this weekend... It's King and Queen of The Ring at 1pm EST on Saturday.
Becky Lynch vs Liv Morgan - Becky is on a roll with the Women's World Championship but I believe the Liv Morgan Revenge Tour gets a conclusion with the Gold around her waist! (Insert evil laugh here!)
Cody Rhodes vs Logan Paul - Cody is gonna give Logan Paul something to talk about. Mainly how the belt is staying on The American Nightmare.
Chad Gable vs Bronson Reed vs Sami Zayn - The Intercontinental Championship will travel over seas but will not travel any further than Sami Zayn's Hands. Sorry Gable...
Lyra Valkyria vs Bianca Belair Or Nia Jax For The Queen Of The Ring Crown -I think Bianca Belair will take Nia Jax to the limit on Smackdown. But Lyra Valkyria will take the Crown. All Hail the Queen!!!
Gunther vs Randy Orton Or Tama Tonga For The King Of The Ring Crown - Gunther is proving that his reign is fast tracked. Randy Orton is robbed by Gunther's or The Bloodline's Henchmen... Gunther will gain the Crown and begin his reign of terror...
Remember these are just my thoughts nothing solid or any insight into these predictions. I make my picks the Wednesday before the PLE on Peacock. Have fun watching and may all your wrassler's win!
Told You We Need More Carl!
We are 21 days away from The Country Fest! I am excited to see Riley Green especially his new song "Damn Good Day To Leave".
I mentioned earlier this year that we need more of Riley's Corgi Carl.
Apparently we maybe more of Carl in an intro... Morgan does the whole walk-up to Broadway Girls...
Riley is having Carl do a walk-up video:
Putting the V-Neck in The Voice
Keith Urban Fans get ready! Tonight on NBC The Voice will have Keith Urban performing!
And tomorrow night it's Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll!
So This Is Happening
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 Stapleton, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Cody Johnson & Jelly Roll.
Good luck to all these Nominees and all the other categories.
Some of those Nominees above and other artists have been dropping music....
It's been a flood of new music daily...
Post Malone and Morgan Wallen - I Had Some Help
Miranda - Wranglers
Lainey Wilson - Hang Tight Honey
Thomas Rhett - Beautiful As You
Luke Combs - Ain't No Love In Oklahoma
Tonight it's hardy's turn...
Things are really heating up!!!!!
What We Know...
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 tonight at 8 p.m.
The 2024 International Schedule is set! ??️@NFLBrasil | @NFLUKIRE | @NFLDeutschland
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Can't Spell Randy Travis with out AI.
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 trust me, I love Randy Travis. My grandma wore out a couple of his records while I listened and sang along with both of them. After Randy's stroke, I do not want to take away his livelihood and happiness in any shape, form or fashion. I just don't want to open up the AI Door. (I realize it is out there.)
After watching all these artists playing live, putting their heart and soul into a song/album or writing and performing. I think this crop of artists are really trying to return to more traditonal sound. Most are trying to protect their art from AI, protecting their paychecks, the lifestyle they love and their Voice-Image and likeness.
The Country Fest Artist - Lainey Wilson addressed Congress about the AI topic. Here is the article.
As I said, it was an amazing night with Corey Kent and HunterGirl at the WQMX Think Pink Party Monday Night... Corey at one point to HunterGirl after her song "Ain't About You"... Corey Kent said "In 2024, it is amazing that a song draws out emotion that is believable... I believed every word you just sang... that is a great song." That line stuck with me.
To me, the world is imperfect, it has flaws and charm. Music is the ultimate proof that there can be perfect imperfections. I love live music, i love country music. The artist(s) presentation and the fan's interpretation are the only things that count. And it could all be different everytime it is performed. There is a time and place for AI Generated Material... JUST NOT IN MY MUSIC!!!
Bank For Hank Til 6pm
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!