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.
Every weekday at 3:20ish, we take a deep dive back in time. Country-wise at least. The criteria is basic, within reason. Late 80's, 90's all the way to about 5 years ago... Some are familiar, some deeper cuts, debuts, hits, one-hit-wonders... I give you a little breakdown of the song as well. If you have one or more let me know by texting the Cricket Wireless Studioline 330-370-2000 or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Jennifer…
The show is coming up 3/30! Get your tickets at DUSTYA.COM and like Kolby said a fun night with Dillon Carmichael and him that all benefits NEOPAT. Can't wait to see you there!
The country world is feeling the effects of the Pandemic. Some of these artists were at home for the longest stints of their careers. Sure we are in the midst of getting some great albums... Morgan Wallen just dropped 'One Thing At A Time', Luke Combs has 'Gettin Old' this Friday, Throw in Hardy, Brantley Gilbert, Jelly Roll, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Gabby Barrett, Bros. Osbourne Carly Pearce and just about every artist out there…
So this week starts off with your chance to win SOLDOUT! Priscilla Block O' Clock Tickets for Friday Night at The Dusty Armadillo. You will also have chances to win Kolby Cooper/Dillon Carmichael Charity Concert Series Tickets for The Dusty Armadillo to Benefit NEOPAT. (3/30) Buy Tickets by Clicking Here! The WQMX Akron-Canton Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Show is Saturday and Sunday at MAPS Air Museum... Click Here for Details. And Thursday Night don't forget the SOLDOUT! …
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…
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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 —…