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, 10 August 2021 18:23

The All Valley Tournament is Coming!

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In December, my house will continue to be a dojo... My son goes thru spells of American Ninja Warrior, Bruce Lee Movies and Cobra Kai. Basically he watches about 2 seconds of the show and then starts spin-kicking the air and everything around the room. It is fun... Well sometimes!  The path of destruction leaves more coordination to be desired. So in December looks like the McKee Dojo is back.... in the All Valley Karate…
Monday, 09 August 2021 19:07

This looks brutal!

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This seems like a really bad idea. I'm going with NOT!!! I can see a lot of relatonships FALLING apart because of this event. This past Saturday, in Hungary, they held their 2nd Wife Carrying Contest!  It is almost 900 meters of hills with water hazards. Around 40 couples are said to have competed.  I'm not sure how many are still alive?  I'm kidding, but some falls looked brutal. Each pair ran the course twice…
Tuesday, 03 August 2021 23:28

Cody Johnson on The Big Screen!

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COJO Nation there is a very interesting watch coming to North Canton.... Next Week! "You're only gonna play the #HoustonRodeo one time, for the first time."A snippet from Dear Rodeo - The Cody Johnson Story in theaters nationwide, with limited screenings from August 10! Book now at https://t.co/pf1t8gSK0I #DEARRODEO pic.twitter.com/kq2s2w94sq — Cody Johnson (@codyjohnson) August 3, 2021  You can see Dear Rodeo - The Cody Johnson Story at Cinemark Tinseltown USA in North Canton - …
Monday, 02 August 2021 23:34

I Smell Entrance Music

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It's not a secret.  I am a fan of the WWE.  Obviously a Chris Stapleton Fan as well.  Just so happens The Game and Stephanie McMahon were hanging with the man that will play Blossom this Thursday Night.  I do love the pic!  Maybe we will see a superstar coming to the ring to a Chris Stapleton created entrance music in the near future... What an incredible time we had at @ChrisStapleton this weekend! @TripleH…
Wednesday, 28 July 2021 17:39

Think I Need To Practice!

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  Grab your clubs for a TEE-RIFIC cause! It’s the WQMX Charity Golf Outing, benefiting Bosom Buddies & Tree of Lights, on Monday, August 16th at Raintree Golf and Event Center in Green. Join WQMX for a PAR-TEE in a four-person scramble. Registration and breakfast begins at 8am, shotgun start begins at 9am. Your package includes 18 holes with cart, breakfast, lunch, a steak dinner, three drink tickets, putting contests, raffles and more! Price per person is…
Tuesday, 27 July 2021 16:27

New Addition!

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Congrats to Elvie Shane and his new addition to the family.   She’s here and one week old!! Y’all meet the love of my life, Zaelyn Journey Payton. Mandi, you’re a superhero. Thank you to @people for sharing the news! Read more: https://t.co/M3cHhP1GzI ??? #MyGirl pic.twitter.com/BuHGHpX7qj — Elvie Shane (@elvieshanemusic) July 27, 2021    
Wednesday, 21 July 2021 16:57

Country Cards?

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The Nashville Stars since they do not have any players...  They decided to include musicians. (Luke Combs, Kane Brown and more) Collect them all...
Monday, 19 July 2021 16:20

Big 10 Version??

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Not sure about the conference... maybe we could get a remix for the Big 10 or better yet, Buckeyes On Ya, just sayin. If you come around here, better bring it ‘cause we’re no doubt gonna put a little #SouthOnYa. @SECNetwork pic.twitter.com/1gBakBfqhG — Luke Combs ? (@lukecombs) July 19, 2021
Friday, 16 July 2021 13:05

How NOT to get ready!!!

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Grab your clubs for a TEE-RIFIC cause! It’s the WQMX Charity Golf Outing, benefiting Bosom Buddies & Tree of Lights, on Monday, August 16th at Raintree Golf and Event Center in Green. Join WQMX for a PAR-TEE in a four-person scramble. Registration and breakfast begins at 8am, shotgun start begins at 9am. Your package includes 18 holes with cart, breakfast, lunch, a steak dinner, three drink tickets, putting contests, raffles and more! Price per person is $90,…
Thursday, 08 July 2021 23:44

Don't think so...

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Must say the WQMX New Music Spotlight really is spot on this week....  Brantley Gilbert ft. Toby Keith and Hardy - The Worst Country Song of All Time But the deep dive that an artist like Brantley will put in for his lyrics.  
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