Ben McKee
Oh Dear Loretta
Today we lost a legend, a trailblazer, the Queen of Country...Loretta Lynn passed away at the age of 90.
The overwhleming love and admiration that was, and continues to be, shown for the "Coalminer's Daughter" from her friends. fans and peers is all well deserved! An amazing woman....160+Songs, 60 Albums, 45 Million Records Sold World Wide... 4 Grammy's, 7 AMA's, 13 ACM's, 8 CMA's, Songwriters Hall of Fame and more. Their are so many accolades. Rest In Peace, Dear Loretta.
Boy, did she leave a lasting impression with fans, country and basically everyone she met by the looks of all these posts.
We’re sure going to miss @LorettaLynn. What an amazing woman and so unbelievably talented. Very thankful she shared that with all of us fans. God bless all of the family. Rest in Peace Loretta. See you down the road. — gs pic.twitter.com/TxniY3Qmgs
— George Strait (@GeorgeStrait) October 4, 2022
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) October 4, 2022
So sad to hear of the passing of @LorettaLynn. She was always an inspiration to those of us grew up listening to and loving real country music. Her kindness, strength and devotion to country music and her fans will be deeply missed. They don’t make ‘em like her anymore. pic.twitter.com/mkSGLqM7u0
— Travis Tritt (@Travistritt) October 4, 2022
There was no one like Loretta. She was a trailblazer for the genre and a role model for so many young women…. My wife and our daughters included. Sending our love to her family and all of those grieving today. @LorettaLynn pic.twitter.com/kmMZHt2FHW
— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) October 4, 2022
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) October 4, 2022RIP Miss Loretta. I find it very difficult to put your beautiful soul, talent and friendship into words right now... so I will use the ones you said to me and so many others, so many times…”I love you honey”
— KidRock (@KidRock) October 4, 2022
Kid Rock pic.twitter.com/QMAJyjS4mK
Listening to nothing but Loretta Lynn for the rest of the week. RIP to an absolute icon in country music. Damn.
— Parker McCollum (@ParkerMcCollum) October 4, 2022
I’m so heartbroken to hear about Loretta’s passing. She was so kind to me and she blazed so many trails for all of us girls in country music. Thanks you for all the songs . Miss you. Fly high. ?? pic.twitter.com/BJijGC16Wy
— Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert) October 4, 2022
Expensive Explosion
Ever wonder what a 300 million dollar explosion looks like? Here it is... NASA's DART Mission (Double Asteroid Redirect Test spacecraft) flying a $300 Million Dollar Spacecraft into an asteroid. (I realize this could come in handy at some point. I love you NASA.) Just couldn't we have sent up the old Pinto of space travel, the one you use for the space demo derby or something! This was a kamikaze mission, right? Kudos...
Lainey Is A Hoot!
I can't wait to see what Lainey Wilson has in store for us at the Bosom Buddies Benefit October 19th at The Akron Civic Theater....
(She may give Sarah Kay a run for her money costumes wise ;) Costumes or not she is going to tear it up!!! Get your tickets by Clicking Here!
Maybe Hardy???
Don't Lose Your Shirt...
Don't get the runaround.
There is a lot going on with Jon Langston Tonight (9/22) at The Dusty Armadillo, Browns/Steelers, Guardians/Sox, and tomorrow is Friday! Wheww!
There is a very important date that you DO NOT WANT TO PASS YOU BY (or lap you! :) FRIDAY 9/23/22!!!
That is the last date you can register for The WQMX 5Kay on October 8th and still get a Race Shirt.
Yes, you can still register to run or walk at Maize Valley Winery and Craft Brewery on 619 in Hartville, October 8th presented by Great Lakes Honda and WBNX-TV 55.
Make note: If you register after Friday 9/23 you will not receive a Race Shirt. Go Register NOW and insure your WQMX 5Kay Shirt by Clicking Here.
Net proceeds will benefit WQMX Bosom Buddies, which helps provide free mammograms for those who can't afford them.
The 4th annual WQMX 5Kay, happening Saturday, October 8th, brought to you by Great Lakes Honda, WBNX-TV, Maize Valley Winery & Craft Brewery, Get Fit 24/7 and The Dusty Armadillo!
Fall Ball?
I have to admit with Fall Official tomorrow (9-22-22), I do not feel like it is football season. It's not because of the implosion that happened last Sunday either. To me it is still baseball season especially when the Guardian's Magic Number is 9...
The Browns are in a short week, and a Rivalry Week! So the news of Clowney out already and Bitonio, Conklin and Garrett up in the air (but expected to play) the squad maybe missing some key players. The Steelers Offensive woes have continued from last year and with their loss of Watt. I think they will struggle to get in the endzone and maybe defend it. It seemed like Nick Chubb had more touchdowns last week than the Steelers do on offense this year...
If the Browns need some spiritual help they might have made a call to the Ghostbusters... It looks like their new dogs that they will apparently have the players run onto the field really look like The Gatekeeper and The Keymaster... I think this game will "GOZAR" the Browns way but after last Sunday, I am not putting a prediction down... Who you gonna call?? In the game of course...
New addition to #Browns GameDay… the players will be running out next to these pups. (I’m not sure they have names yet…) pic.twitter.com/WxlLKFfUiv
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) September 18, 2022
Akron Marathon
The Akron Marathon is this weekend! Along with the Half Marathon and the Team Relay on Saturday. If you are participating we wish you the best of luck. You can find out all you need to know for the marathon by Clicking Here.
For those not running the race(s) you maybe impacted by the road closures...
For Road Closures:
Friday:
South High - From East Mill to East Market at 6:30pm
South Main - Bowery to Buetchel at 9am
Saturday has an array of closings some at certain times which you can find by Clicking Here.
Again good luck, enjoy our great city and everyone be safe.
GO TEAM!!!
When it was brought up that the WQMX Crew would be rolling into Progressive Field for a Team Building Night.
I imagined "Trust Falls", "Puns" and "Dad Jokes"... lotsa Dad Jokes! There was a lot of that, minus the "trust falls". The Guardian's Games are so much fun. They are playing each game at such a high level and hopefully continue the winning into and thru the playoffs.
Here at 94.9 WQMX we have such a great team. It was a fun night at cheering on another great team at the ballpark. We have the best fans in the world, YOU! It was great to see another group of fans cheering on their team as well! Almost got 2 whole games in one on Saturday Night...
GO GUARDS!!!!
Country and Sports! YAY!
So Country and Sports go hand-in-hand...
Luke Combs will play his Alma Mater this Saturday for College Game Day in Boone, NC. Read more by Clicking Here.
Chris Lane is getting his swing on... Congrats to him and the Mrs. on adding a limb to the family tree. (But we need to get him a Guardian's Jersey.)
Jimmie Allen is doing the whole Bowling Thing too.... Click Here For Details.
Tell'em Hardy! Plus a whole lotta Lainey...
He just speaks truth and writes hits... Love, Love, Love this mentality!!!! Hardy showed them!
Speaking of Hardy... his birthday was Monday and Lainey Wilson who will be at The Bosom Buddies Benefit Show October 19th at The Akron Civic dropped a note to him...
Here is Lainey performing at last night's ACM Honors... If you can't tell I'm excited for the show October 19th that Joe Nichols headlines and Ashley Cooke will play also! Grab tickets at WQMX.com
.@Yellowstone's newest cast member, @laineywilson, is putting in the hours on @theryman stage for her #ACMhonors performance of "Workin’ Overtime" ? pic.twitter.com/62xCkCLUZ2
— ACM Awards (@ACMawards) September 14, 2022
Taste of The Pro Football Hall of Fame!
Tonight is the SOLD OUT Taste of The Pro Football Hall of Fame, benefiting Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank!
I am honored to be emceeing this great event for this organization, that I believe in so much.
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank makes such a difference for our community members and the area they serve.
The panel of Hall-of-Famers is amazing!
It is an honor and a priviledge to be a small part of this community event. Look forward to seeing you all there this evening.
If you would like to know more, donate or bid on items... find more by CLICKING HERE.