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.
Celebrate the life and career of the late country music legend Toby Keith with “CMT REMEMBERS: TOBY KEITH” Thursday Night (2/8/24) at 8 on CMT. @shanegutormson @Luke Combs pays tribute to the late @Toby Keith at the Ryman Auditorium! Wish I could have been there! Video by Raised Rowdy! #lukecombs #tobykeith #shouldabeenacowboy #redsolocup #tobykeithmusic #tobykeithofficial #lukecombsmusic #lukecombscover ♬ original sound - Shane Gutormson …
I have delivered many sad messages on-the-air in my career. Today, Toby Keith passed away. I heard Scott and Sarah talking about it on the morning show. You never know how people will react. I was down in the dumps as I came into the studio... We lost a Legend, an Icon at 62 due to stomach cancer. Toby loved all things Military, Sooners and Country. In the 90's to early 2000's he was country! …
With Sunday being the Big Game... Might as well have a Big Ol' Drinkin Game for it... (Obviously, you can substitute drinks with or without alcohol. Or maybe grab a bunch of dips or dishes if you are more of the foodie type.) Things we know: Reba is singing the National Anthem, Post Malone will handle God Bless America, Usher is the Halftime Show... Rules: (suggestions) Drink or eat if... -There's a 20+ yard pass.…
So I have been trying catch on to Euchre in time for the WQMX Winter Euchre Tournament. The Tournament is Saturday Night at St. George Fellowship Center in Fairlawn brought to you by TLC Catering. Needless to say, I haven't caught on quickly. It is SOLD OUT going to be a lot of fun with prizes, food, cash bar and much more. Can't wait to see y'all.... Looking forward to that at least... not sooo…
Well with the Super Bowl on the way and we know Reba will sing the National Anthem. She has a new sitcom coming to NBC as well as another season as a Judge on the The Voice. Looks like Lainey Wilson will be in the Coors Light Chill Train Super Bowl Commercial. Lainey will be in person at the SB also and says she is excited for the gmae and performers... Could she add some…
You know each weeknight at 5... I shift things into gear and 'You Floor-it' out of work, home or to National Design Mart with your "drive at 5'. They are Ohio's Leader in In-Stock Flooring, Countertops and Cabinets... The Superstore is in Medina on 18 between 71 & 77, Showroom is on Rte. 3 in Wooster and NationalDesignMart.com. Every last weekday of the month which is this Wednesday. I give you a piece of merch or product from…
Kane Brown knows he has a baby boy on the way. Before his family tree adds another branch. The Brown's are trying some of that magic that made "Thank God" a huge success. Kane has already teased a song about depression. This duet with his wife Katelyn is definitely the flipside of that. Could the future hold a K&K Album? Or a Katelyn ft. Kane?? So many questions... but mainly when is this Duet, Due? …
With Deadpool 3 coming to a filming conclusion. Ryan Reynolds are Hugh Jackson will not hit the Big Screen until July 26th.... But the big release today was the Trailer for Roadhouse. I think the original looked a lot better fighting wise. Patrick Swayze's small town charm will never be duplicated. Sam Elliot is just a legend. Anyway see what you think of this rendition. "I thought it'd be bigger" if you are a Roadhouse…
This Saturday Night is my favorite Premium WWE Event! The Royal Rumble... Before we get into my Wrasslin' Wednesday. Big news for Netflix: In a $5 Billion media rights deal Netflix will be the weekly provider of "Raw" Series for 10 Years starting in January of 2025.... And will be the hub of huge events like WrestleMania, SummerSlam and the Rumble. Smackdown will head to USA and NXT will head to CW in…
You get the "drive at 5" from National Design Mart each weekday at 5 for your ride home... And this week: Your chance to win Billy Currington with Kip Moore and Larry Fleet 'Beat The Box-Office Tickets' on Saturday, May 11 at Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre! They are on sale Friday, January 26th 10 a.m. And I polish off the "drive at 5" with all the Country News You Can Use in Ben's Trends... Remember every final…
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Well it is probably not the best position to be in... You are like Ben, who wouldn't want to sing the National Anthem before the Super Bowl? Congrats to one of the best to ever do it... REBA!!!! FIRST ON CBS MORNINGS: @reba will sing the National Anthem ahead of #SuperBowlLVII, with @AndraDayMusic and @PostMalone rounding out this year’s lineup of performers.McEntire shares with @gayleking…
There are many things in life that give me happiness... Family, Friends, all the WQMX Faithful! I am a baseball fan always have been. We are lucky to have The Akron Rubberducks. I can't wait for baseball! And since it has been sooo cold the weather that hopefully comes with it. The Rubberducks 'Only In Akron' Series is getting a new name and logo June 21st. This time celebrating Barberton, baseball, Hot Chicken and Rice...…
Tonight there is a Wind Chill Advisory in effect from 10pm till Noon on Wednesday (1/17/24). The Summit Lake Community Center, located at 380 W. Crosier St., will be open through Friday, Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. as a warming center. As for tonight... The city has the Emergency Overnight Shelter located at 111 E. Voris St. open to Monday, Jan. 22. The shelter is open from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Click…
Classes start January 16th!!! Want a career in healthcare but don’t want to spend years in school? Train to become a medical assistant through Stark State College in less than a year - 3 semesters to be exact! Medical assistants are the heartbeat of your doctor’s office and many other outpatient facilities. AND, there’s a ton of local job openings. Visit starkstate.edu/in-demand-health to request info. View this post on Instagram …