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.

Friday, 08 November 2024 15:22

Drive at 5 Check That List!

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So you know The drive @ 5 is brought to you by National Design Mart in Medina, Wooster and NationalDesignMart.com. Bringing you all the great songs for your ride home every weekday.   But they also are getting into the Holiday Spirit!   Go check out Northeast Ohio's Leader in In-Stock flooring, countertops and cabinets and DO NOT MISS THIS BLACK FRIDAY EVENT!  
Wednesday, 06 November 2024 15:16

A Star Is Born!!!!

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So the Dusty Armadillo and 94.9 WQMX recently welcomed Corey Kent to debut on the Dusty Stage. During his set he asked if anyone knew the Lauren Alaina part of his new duet "Now Or Never"!  Courtney was picked out and raced to the stage!   She nailed it... Corey was loving it too.           View this post on Instagram                       A…
Tuesday, 05 November 2024 18:54

Like, Love, Listen

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I get a lot of questions...  either out and about or on the Toth Buick GMC Textline... Today I had listener Jordan of Atwater ask for Tucker Wetmore obviously excited for the sold out show at The Dusty Armadillo on Friday.  He said it was his favorite song... and asked what mine was right now? Tell you the truth there are a ton of great songs all over the station in talking new music.  This is…
Thursday, 31 October 2024 09:35

Belated Wrasslin' Wednesday

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Crown Jewel takes place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Nov. 2 at 1pm.   WWE Crown Jewel Championship -- Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther: Rhodes and Gunther are both in their first WWE Title Reigns which whoever wins will add some more hardware as the New Crown Jewel Championship...  No matter who wins, there will be a long list of wrestlers getting in line.  I think Cody Rhodes drops this one to Gunther since I don't believe belts…
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 18:25

What A Week!

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I know a lot of you have already went trick-or-treating...  Hopefully you got a lot of candy, had fun and were safe... I wish I could be a Hallow-weiner all year long...   it is my favorite time a year...  And tomorrow is the big day... Get in your hardyween photos at WQMX.com, WQMX Hoodies are 20% off with the Promo Code: COZY til tomorrow night....and more chances to win  Elle King Tickets and Nuts About…
Tuesday, 29 October 2024 14:52

Halloween Costumes

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If you attended the 25th Annual Bosom Buddies Benefit Concert earlier this month with Chris Young and Chris Lane...  We raised a lot of money to help Bosom Buddies... and we heard a lot of stories from our artists... The Chris's!   We did not hear any Halloween Stories though....  Here is Chris catching us up on his best costumes prior to Hallween on Thursday!   @chrisyoungmusic Ranking my favorite Halloween costumes. Can’t wait to show you…
Monday, 28 October 2024 17:21

Costume Contest!

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Well with HardyWeen going on now for hardyFest A.K.A. The Country Fest...  I appreciate all the effort of our WQMX Listeners and hardy Fan's.   I love Halloween dressing up and acting dumb, scary, sexy, funny really what every you want...  I usually try to make my costumes but it's the wearer's choice really.   As long as your having fun...   The Dusty Armadillo's Costume Contest was Friday Night some amazing constumes won and were just representing…
Friday, 25 October 2024 14:09

To The Dusty!!!

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Well the Dusty Armadillo is going to be crazy this weekend!!!  Tonight it's the W-Boo-MX Dusty Armadillo Halloween Party...  with cash and prizes for best costumes.  Don't miss out on the fun!!!  Can't wait to see all the costumes... Then Saturday Night is the sold-out Corey Kent Back Bandana Tour Show....   
Monday, 21 October 2024 14:32

Trick-Or-Treat!

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As you are getting your costumes ready, stocking up on candy and booking those dentist appointments!  Remember to be safe, wear visible reflective costumes if possible and if driving around on any night kids aren't looking and are unable to see out of masks... drive slowly and head on a swivel you never know when a child will dart across a street...  Let's all have a safe and Happy Halloween! Halloween Times: Summit: Akron — 5-7…
Friday, 18 October 2024 15:26

Songs That Make You Say Hmm?

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So as I listened to Kane Brown's new song "Backseat Driver" I just kept thinking of another song.  Sure ideas in country music are recycled.  There is nothing wrong with the song.  You may like it or not that is what the WQMX Music Panel will help find out. As I listened to the song, another one popped into my head.   Here you decide if the songs are similar?  Obviously they are not the same but…
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