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.

Tuesday, 16 November 2021 19:21

You Could Hear It Live!

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December 9th is going to be a lot of fun at the Dusty Armadillo.  Help out a great charity and check out WQMX Charity Concert Series with Kameron Marlowe presented by Klaben Auto Stores!   $10 Tickets benefit WQMX Tree of Lights for NEOPAT!  Get your tickets at DustyA.com .    
Friday, 12 November 2021 15:38

Check These Out!

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What a week for New Releases!! New Album Releases: Jason Aldean/Macon Caroline Jones/Aintpodes New Song/Video Releases: New Tours Announced:   Denver, Seattle & Atlanta, I’m pumped to announce I’ll be heading y’all’s way in 2022! Join/login to my fan club at https://t.co/RzSYEvromx to receive pre-sale registration info (info also emailed to members).General on sale Friday, Nov. 19 at 10 AM local venue time. pic.twitter.com/XAxb1GEEqW — Luke Combs ? (@lukecombs) November 12, 2021  
Thursday, 11 November 2021 14:25

Veterans Day

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Thank you to all the servicemen and women who keep us free...  We don't know you all but we owe you all!  You deserve more than a day.  You deserve them all...  Thank you for your service.   The artists are showing their thanks also this Veterans Day! On this #VeteransDay join me in honoring all of the men and women in the armed forces, past and present. Thank you for your service and for all…
Wednesday, 10 November 2021 13:57

Award Shows Can Be Fun!

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(This is for fun... you can use water or any beverage. It's going to be a long night always drink responsibly.  Hope all your favorite artists win!  Enjoy!) The CMA Drinking Game!  The 55th Annual will be hosted by Luke Bryan.  So let's get under way.....   Take a sip when: Luke does a jacket or wardrobe change. If Miranda Lambert's Opening Act is a duet.  When someone wishes Miranda a Happy Birthday. Any song parody.…
Friday, 05 November 2021 13:33

Check These Out!!!

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New EP's Out Today  Locash - Woods & Water EP David Nail – Bootheel 2021 EP Singles & Videos Out Today Kameron Marlowe - Steady Heart  (Check him out at the WQMX Charity Concert Series presented by Klaben Autostores, Dec. 9th at The Dusty Armadillo.  Get your tickets to benefit NEOPat and WQMX Tree of Lights for $10 at DustyA.com.)  Blake Shelton - We Can Reach The Stars  Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde - Never Wanted To…
Thursday, 04 November 2021 14:38

Leaf Removal

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What is the ol' saying... make like a tree... and leave. This time of year it is either one things (leaves) or another on the ground which I would much rather rake... than shovel anyday.    Good news for Akron, Leaf Removal begins soon.   ? The City of Akron will begin removing leaves on November 8th! Below is the full schedule. Please do not rake leaves into the street until (1) day before your…
Wednesday, 03 November 2021 19:19

Wild Wednesday

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So tomorrow Tower City Events are having a Runaway June Concert for Free!!!!!   You have a chance to win a Meet & Greet with WQMX... Listen all this week to win Ron White Tickets... Lady A takes us behind the scenes of their photoshoot... So how does an album package come together? We're taking you behind the scenes on this week's #WebisodeWednesday with our photographer/videographer @hodgesusry to show you how all the magic comes to…
Tuesday, 02 November 2021 21:17

Country World Series

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No matter if you want Atlanta, Houston or some other result... Country was well represented in the National Anthem Department. Zac Brown  Lauren Alaina  Carly Pearce
Friday, 29 October 2021 20:54

Trick or Treating Times

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These are the Trick or Treating Times that I could find:  Have fun and please be safe!!!! Some areas also include Trunk or Treating and Parades...so check your local listings! Akron – Saturday, October 30, 2021; 5pm-7pm  Alliance – Sunday, October 31, 2021; 5pm-7pmAmherst – Sunday, October 31, 2021; 6pm-7:30pmAndover Village – Sunday, October 31, 2021; 4pm-6pmAshland –Thursday, October 28, 2021; 5pm-7pm Ashtabula – Saturday, October 30, 2021; 5pm-7pmAtwater Township – Sunday, October 31, 2021; 2pm-4pmAuburn Township – Sunday, October 31, 2021; 6pm-8pmAurora – Sunday, October…
Thursday, 28 October 2021 14:08

Worth Every Laugh!!!

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Darius, I say this is a HOOT!ie...    Darius Rucker played a pretty funny trick on some unsuspecting fans...  We love every minute of it.   Darius's laugh is maybe the best part of it!  Enjoy!
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