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.
You love camping, You love Massimo ATV's, UTV's, Golf Carts and you love HARDY!!! So join me this Saturday from 1-2:30 for a HARDY Send Me Backstage T-shirt and Ticket Stop. Check out Countryside Campground and Zombie John's a perfect match for all your outdoor needs!!!! Can't wait to see you at Countryside Campground, 2687 State Route 43 in Mogadore... bring those future country concert tickets to get the New Electric Green Send Me Backstage…
Sunday is National Radio Day and at WQMX we say it all the time... We are YOUR COUNTRY! We are live and local... You make us what we are and allow us to do what we love. Thank you for make us part of your day, sharing your stories and sharing parts of your lives with us. We are part of your community, we are your neighbors and friends. We appreciate you lending an ear,…
Meeeee meeee meeeeeee!!!! (clears throat). If you have listened to the show... You know I am not a singer. But in the singing game, a voice, is the money-maker! Gotta Protect It! Artists have to realize that after taking a huge chunk of time off during the pandemic. (not their fault) Their voices will take time to strengthen for the abundance of shows they are putting on their vocal cords these days. For some artists…
Is it October 18th yet? Let's GO!!!! Bosom Buddies Benefit Concert is coming to The Akron Civic Theater that day! If you join the WQMX Country Club you can take advantage of the PreSale Thursday, August 17th from 10AM-10PM... General Onsale is Friday August 18th at 10am at WQMX.com. Chase Rice and Priscilla Block will be your entertainment for the night during the 24th Annual Bossom Buddies Benefit! There will be raffles and more to…
I think everyone is a huge fan of Shania Twain... Wednesday Night is the Shania SuperFan Episode on CBS. "Any Fan Of Mine" puns will rule the night, I am sure. (sorry had to) We'll see who is "Still The One" that is Shania's SuperFan... There are still Little Big Town and Kelsea Ballerini Episodes in the upcoming weeks.
Many have been asking where to get your Electric Green Send Me Backstage T-Shirts. Look for me August 26th from 1-2:30 with Zombie John's at Countryside Campgrounds in Mogadore. They will have plenty for you to check out and enjoy from the Massimo Line-up and all your powersport needs... Countryside Campgrounds is amazing. Come sign up for Hardy/Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe Tickets at the Covelli Center and show off your future country concert tickets…
Tonight on CBS the Superfan takes center stage... Tonight is LL Cool J. But coming up in the following weeks are artists like Shania Twain, Little Big Town and Kelsea Ballerini. Where fans try to prove the are these artists biggest fans. I am just throwing it out there WQMX Superfan??? Hmm...
The Wednesday before the WWE's Premium Events... I weigh in with my thoughts on the card. Remember these are only my thoughts and would not wager any money because of them... This Saturday Night is WWE Summer Slam: There is a Battle Royal on the card as well... just not sure the whole line-up involved with it... Logan Paul vs. Ricochet As for one having a country band's name and the other being from Ohio. I…
It's Tonight!!!! National Night Out, the City of Akron will have plenty locations to meet your neighbors and community members. The community building initiative is to strengthen participation in local programs that prevent and deter crime, in an effort to make neighborhoods safer. Events and activities will vary by location but most will have snacks and refreshments, music, games, and activities for kids and all will be free to attend. It's National Night Out in…
I know there are Sneaker Heads out there, who stock up on kicks... I'm a Hat Head... You probably have noticed I'm a hat guy. There aren't many times you will catch me without a hat and if so it's probably pretty close by. Thomas Rhett really made me jealous this week posting his Tour Hats. (below) View this post on Instagram …
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Tuesday, August 1, is National Night Out, the City of Akron will have plenty locations to meet your neighbors and community members. The community building initiative is to strengthen participation in local programs that prevent and deter crime, in an effort to make neighborhoods safer. Events and activities will vary by location but most will have snacks and refreshments, music, games, and activities for kids and all will be free to attend. It's National Night…
Tomorrow (Friday 7/28/23) there is a heat advisory in effect... HEAT ADVISORY FROM 11A-9P Friday and Heat Index could be over 105 or more... Stay hydrated, in the shade or AC if at all possible. Look out for others and remember to bring pets indoors and watch their paws on hot surfaces. The City of Akron and Massillon have announced Cooling Centers and extended hours for the extreme heat. Community Centers: Open 8:30a-9p... Lawton Street 1225…
So it is Shark Week! You have a chance to win a Greater Cleveland Aquarium Family 4-pack all this week with me. I posted last week that the Jason Mamoa Trailer for hosting Shark Week was more like Awk-ward Man than Aquaman... I enjoy Shark Week. They are amazing! SO when I hear Cocaine Shark is on Discovery tonight at 10pm. I am thinking the Cocaine Bear Movie where it a far stretch based on…
With Barbie Movie cleaning up at the Box Office. Mattel has to be considering other toy movies. There is already a Hot Wheels Movie due... They own American Girl Doll, Fisher Price and much more... Hasbro already has Marvel, Star Wars, Power Rangers, Ghostbusters and many more already as movies. We as a society are definitely leaning on nostalgia. Look at Ryan Reynolds who announced he is bringing back ALF. Yeah, watch your cats... Reynolds…