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.

Saturday, 25 September 2021 08:58

Check These Out!

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New Album Releases This Week: Larry Fleet – Stack of Records Mickey Guyton – Remember Her Name Billy Strings – Renewal New Singles/Videos: Chris Janson - Bye Mom Gabby Barrett - Footprints on the Moon Brantley Gilbert - Gone But Not Forgotten Scotty McCreery - Damn Strait
Friday, 24 September 2021 18:20

Saturday!!!!

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The Akron Marathon is Saturday! If you are running it should be great weather! Also stay safe and have fun. If you are driving in the area there will be a number of road closures Saturday to be aware of... Find more about the race here. The Marathon on Saturday the finish line is at Lock 3 but these roads will be closed most of the day: East South Street eastbound between Wolf Ledges Parkway…
Thursday, 16 September 2021 09:32

Check These Out!

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With Brett Eldredge/Morgan Evans at Jacobs Pavillion Tonight, Brooks & Dunn/Travis Tritt/Elvie Shane at Blossom Friday Night, WQMX Charity Concert Series with Teddy Robb Satruday Night at The Dusty Armadillo  and Thomas Rhett back again at Blossom Sunday Night... I don't you to miss out on some Friday New Releases: Scotty McCreery – Same Truck Carly Pearce – 29: Written In Stone Jameson Rodgers – Bet You’re From A Small Town Laine Hardy – Here’s to Anyone Ray Fulcher – Larkin Hill Mixes EP  (Which…
Friday, 10 September 2021 20:00

Chris Janson For The Win!

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This is awesome!  
Thursday, 09 September 2021 23:29

If You Build It, They Will Come.

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I was hearing a faint voice in the distance... "If You Build It, They Will Come." Sure it isn't a ball diamond in a cornfield.  This is heaven for country fans as Luke Bryan's Farm Tour got underway tonight in Wisconsin. What a great way to see a show... The tour hits Baltimore, OH (southeast of Columbus) next Friday the 17th.
Tuesday, 31 August 2021 10:42

Brantley Gilbert - Gone But Never Forgotten

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With Honor we Honor the Fallen... Brantley Gilbert "Gone But Not Forgotten" for the 13 American Heroes who are no longer with us!           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Brantley Gilbert (@brantleygilbert)
Saturday, 28 August 2021 09:29

Dug Days of Summer

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As the temperatures feel like we are in the "Dog Days of Summer." With National Dog Day this past Thursday, WQMX Annual Pet Expo going on thru Tuesday... click here for details. One of my favorite dogs... Dug is coming to Disney+ and dropped *squirrel* the trailer below.  
Tuesday, 24 August 2021 19:30

At it again!!!

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Dylan Scott's Son Beckett is PBR Bound!!!!  Love the enthusiasm!  
Monday, 23 August 2021 19:14

Sounding Great!

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I wonder how everyone who is pulled out of the crowd sounds so great? Don't you think, it would be a law of averages?  I have watched videos of what looked like 5 year olds belting out perfect lyrics and playing perfect notes...   This 17 year old really sounds like she could be on the next duet with Dustin Lynch...Click Here to Watch. Not that I wish anyone to bomb on stage, by any means. …
Wednesday, 18 August 2021 19:22

Only Way To Start Your Day!

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The Browns Running Back Nick Chubb now has his own cereal "Chubb Crunch". It is cinnamon toast squares available at Heinen's.  They are $3.99 a box and help with First Candle which is helping to end (SIDS) Sudden Infant Death Synrdrome and other berreavement support to families who have experienced loss. How can you not like Chubb on and off the field?  Now you can like his cereal in a bowl with milk or dry…
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