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.

Wednesday, 10 January 2024 13:24

Local Heroes

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There is some amazing work being done in Canal Fulton and Massillon, Ohio!   Scott Wynn and I had the honor of going out to present a delicious lunch from Mr. Hero - Home of the One and Only Romanburger to Serving Area Military, Veterans, and Widows - SAM Center.   We met Brian and a group of VETS and volunteers that were so gracious.  Lucia gave Scott and I a tour of the facility and explained…
Tuesday, 09 January 2024 10:08

Shows, Shows And This One...

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Chris Young is hitting the road for the Young Love & Saturday Nights Album...  It was just announced!!!! : Chris Young on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Jacobs Pavilion! Listen all week to me from 3-7 in the Afternoons for your chance to win a pair of tickets to this show!   Tuesday in the 5 o clock hour...   Venue Presale starts Thurs | Code: NEW Tickets on sale Friday at 10am
Friday, 05 January 2024 17:03

New Music???

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Scotty McCreery is set to start his “Cab In A Solo Tour” on January 26 in Troy, Ohio.  You know we are going to get it started at The Sold Out Dusty Armadillo Show, January 25th.  Think he will play all the hits and then some with new music he has been teasing, like this one?? Does anyone else have this problem? ?? What do y’all think of this one? pic.twitter.com/kNgyHBACIg — Scotty McCreery (@ScottyMcCreery)…
Thursday, 04 January 2024 18:34

The Painter!

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This is not a Cody Johnson Blog... can't wait to see him at The Country Fest! This is about the local painter...  Dirk Rozich.  You can check out his work at House 330, 532 West Market Street in Akron.
Wednesday, 03 January 2024 15:12

Check This Out!

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The long list of artists and musicians involved with this documentary just shows how talented and influential June was... June premieres on Paramount+ June 16th!  
Wednesday, 03 January 2024 08:42

24 Brings More...

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WQMX is all about MORE IN '24... Looks like the biggest country stars are bringing it too...   '24 Brings More! -Tim McGraw announcing "One Bad Habit" will be his next radio single. -Corey Kent's "This Heart" will be out by the end of the month. Albums wise...  This Month: Hannah Ellis - That GirlBrittney Spencer - My Stupid LifeConner Smith - Smoky MountainsFebruaryGabby Barrett - Chapter & VerseMarchHARDY - DIFFTAPE And you know Luke Combs is…
Friday, 29 December 2023 16:07

Check These Out!

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These are the Throwback Songs Of The Day in 2023... Thank you for listening.  The Throwback airs at 3:20-3:25ish each weekday. You can let me know what you would like to hear at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or after 3-ish on The Cricket Wireless Studioline 330-370-2000. Jan 3  Tim McGraw with Truck Yeah....  Jan 4  Patty Loveless - Blame It On Your Heart   Jan 5  The Band Perry - If I Die Young  Jan 6 - Marc Chesnutt - Goin…
Wednesday, 27 December 2023 15:09

Now that S&S Top 5 List is Out!

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Scott and Sarah released their Top 5 Songs of 2023 this morning.. Click Here! But for me, Ben's Top 5 and more picks for 2023 1. Lainey Wilson - Heart Like A Truck 2. Morgan Wallen - Last Night 3. Jordan Davis - Next Thing You Know 4.  Nate Smith - Whiskey On You 5.  Morgan Wallen - Thought You Should Know 6.  Justin Moore - This is My Dirt 7.  Luke Combs - Where Wild Things…
Thursday, 21 December 2023 14:28

Holiday Sites!

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This time of year... Kid's seem to be on their best behavior.  It might be the Elves on the Shelves, The Big Guy Checkin his list and Checkin it twice! But if you have to put a little one in time out... You can use this little timer as a reminder.   Click Here!  Plus might not be bad to have around along with this one... Click Here! Merry Christmas To All, Y'all!
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 22:46

Sara Evans In The House-House-House!!

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2 more days to win your Sara Evans Tickets for Packard Music Hall in Warren, February 22nd!!!  You never know who will show up in the afternoons.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Ben McKee (@benmckee09)  
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