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.
Oh tomorrow is a big day! St. Patrick's Day... Start the holiday off with our girl who usually paints the town pink! Sarah O' Kay will be out at The Dusty Armadillo St. Patty's Pop-Up Dive Bar tomorrow morning from 8am-10am... breakfast, delicious drinks, fun.. Akron's St. Patrick's Parade was last weekend.... Soo... If you are out of work and looking for a parade... weather might be a little wet, but temperature should be fair. …
A few weeks ago, we did a Mt. Rushmore of Country Music... By now you know you know, I'm a wrestling fan... The Undertaker is one of the greats. So when he talks about his Mt. Rushmore of Wrestlers, you take notice. In the past, Taker had Shawn Michaels in place of Hulk Hogan but let the debate continue. With Wrestlemania on horizon... I think My Mt. Rushmore of Wrestling would be: -Macho Man Randy…
Women of Country have been trailblazers. Tomorrow (3/8) being International Women's Day and it is Women's History Month. WQMX has taken a shine to "The Women of Country"! You can weigh-in on your favorites and have them featured on Scott and Sarah in The Morning and on WQMX Socials by Clicking Here. WQMX has a number of 'Women of Country' also. Sarah Kay, Cherise and Rachel Evans are all trailblazers on-air and deserve a…
So I have always loved 'The Turtles". Seth Rogen is going to put his spin on this new edition. He is definitely bringing help with the voices. Jackie Chan, John Cena, Rose Byrne, Maya Ruldoph, Post Malone and Paul Rudd just to name a few... The movie is out August 4th of this year. The Teaser Trailer just dropped... it's animated and called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem here it is.
Since Morgan Wallen has a new album and he has a concert to promote it tonight for free in Nashville. He is promoting it for all the fans to check it out by streaming the show tonight at 8:30 Eastern. Here is the details. Since there are no tickets left cause you guys got ‘em so quick yesterday I wanted to make sure all of you had a chance to watch.. so we will…
There have been a lot of ticketing mishaps this year. Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, basically any big name has caused problems. I am not here to figure out the problem. Those issues are way above me. (a few thoughts below) I just want real fans to get the tickets... There has been practices of releasing tickets directly to secondary seller sites... *cough Metallica*. That isn't celebrating your fans, it is ripping them off. I…
Well Lainey is on a roll... Bell Bottom Country has taken the world by storm... I still have to find a pair of Ben-Bottoms as she heads to the area. My Top 5 of Lainey... 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Honorable Mentions: Since Lainey will be part of the Stoned Cold Country Album St. Patricks Day...
You know I have talked about Chicken Fingers at Raising Cane's... Parker McCollum joined the ranks of superstars who have worked the drive thru for the fans. Parker served up food at his hometown Conroe, TX location of Cane's that led up to him opening up the Houston Rodeo tonight. Cane's also had a Koe Wetzel Day too. Now I'm hungry.
Singers here is a great opportunity to show off your voice! The Rubberducks are signing folks up to sing the National Anthem prior to games this season. Think you have what it takes... Sign up. Details Click Here! Listen for pointers every morning with Scott & Sarah on 94.9 WQMX... 7am you get The National Anthem from all your favorite Country Artists! Can't wait to hear you at the Canal Park this summer!
Dierks Bentley's New Album 'Gravel & Gold' is out TONIGHT at Midnight... He is playing a release party from the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville TONIGHT (2/23). You can livestream An Evening with Dierks Bentley: The Road to Gravel & Gold TONIGHT (2/23) at 8 p.m. ET via Twitch channel 3point5. Come celebrate with @DierksBentley tonight live from the @CMATheater in Nashville! Streaming on Twitch at 5PM PT / 8PM ET! Link in bio! ? pic.twitter.com/eJ6c7NFh0p —…
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It's Margarita Day! The most popular cocktail needs a playlist for it's day right? Probably some chips and salsa also... Cheers! Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffet - Margaritaville Luke Bryan - One Margarita Brooks & Dunn - Tequila Town Joe Nichols - Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off Ryan Griffin - Salt, Lime and Tequila Dan + Shay - Tequila Kenny Chesney ft. Grace Potter - You and Tequila Jason Aldean - That's What Tequila…
The WQMX Job Fair is Wednesday (2/22) from 2-6pm at Ohio Means Jobs in Tallmadge. Local companies on site looking to hire you. Maybe your looking or just seeing what is being offered. Plenty of new opportunities available. Bring your resume, dress in your most professional attire, and get noticed by some of the biggest, most prominent companies and organizations in the area! Click here for more info!
Today, I did a thing. As I said, when I was a kid day-dreaming consumed most of my days... (or daze hahah) Being President's Day makes me think of the 4 on Mt. Rushmore. In my head, I want to picture Country Music's Mt. Rushmore. Lydia said... Garth ,Luke Bryan,Alan Jackson & Toby Keith Janet M... Let's put a female on the mountain. Willie, Garth, Jason Aldean & Shania Katie... Toby Keith,Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean,Dolly Parton Cassie…
Maybe you have seen the Mario Bros. looking boots that have been popping up. Check out Seth Rollins on The WWE There was an art collective that put them together and it seems like influencers are trying to make them a Big Ol' Red thing. If you want a pair of the 'Astro Boy' Red Boots they will cost you, starting at $350... I think Big Red Cowboy Boots would be interesting. Just sayin. Or Yosemite…