Edwin McCain

Edwin Cole McCain (born January 20, 1970) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His songs " I'll Be" (1998) and " I Could Not Ask for More" (1999) were radio top-40 hits in the U.S., and five of his albums have reached the ''Billboard'' 200. McCain has released eleven albums.

Early life

McCain graduated from Christ Church Episcopal School in Greenville, South Carolina, and briefly attended both the College of Charleston and Coastal Carolina University.

Career

In 1994, McCain recorded his first major-label album, '' Honor Among Thieves'' under the Lava Records imprint. The record was released in 1995. His second album, '' Misguided Roses'', spawned " I'll Be", a major hit single in 1998. "I'll Be" also is featured on the charitable album, '' Live in the X Lounge'', along with a live version of McCain's "Solitude".

The summer of 1999 marked the arrival of McCain's third album, ''Messenger'', which included a second Top 40 hit, the Diane Warren-penned "I Could Not Ask For More." "I Could Not Ask For More" was also featured on the soundtrack for the 1999 film '' Message in a Bottle''.

In 2002, McCain released his first DVD, ''Mile Marker: Songs and Stories from the Acoustic Highway''. In 2003, he released a collection of acoustic versions of old and new songs called '' The Austin Sessions''. About the same time, he hosted "Inside Music With Edwin McCain", a syndicated show on the Sirius radio network. Mid-2004 saw the arrival of McCain's studio album '' Scream & Whisper''. In late 2004, McCain released his second DVD, ''Tinsel and Tap Shoes''. It was his first live concert DVD, recorded at The House of Blues in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

In 2005, McCain released a single, "Hold Out a Hand," co-written and performed with singer/songwriter Maia Sharp. All profits from the single went to hurricane relief. McCain's next album, ''Lost in America,'' was released on April 11, 2006. ''Lost in America'' contained three singles: "Truly Believe", "The Kiss" and live-favorite " Gramercy Park Hotel", which pays homage to the New York City landmark and its colorful patrons. A subsequent recording, a collection of R&B cover songs titled "Nobody's Fault But Mine", was produced by Tor Hyams and released through Saguaro Road Records on June 24, 2008; it included a version of Soul Brothers Six song "Some Kind of Wonderful." In 2010, McCain released ''The Best of Edwin McCain'', a 20-year career retrospective that included a cross-section of material as well as a new single, "Walk With You" (produced by Don Was.) McCain's 10th album, ''Mercy Bound'', was released August 30, 2011.

On January 22, 2017, McCain sang the American National Anthem at Gillette Stadium for the AFC Championship Game between the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers. On November 29, 2019, McCain released his first Christmas album, ''Merry Christmas, Baby''.

In 2025, McCain competed in season thirteen of '' The Masked Singer'' as "Nessy.” He was eliminated in "Top 5: Soundtrack of My Life" and did an encore of "I'll Be.”

Discography

Independent albums

Studio albums

EPs

Compilations

Soundtrack

Singles

Filmography

References

External links

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1970 births
Living people
429 Records artists
American alternative rock musicians
American rock guitarists
American male guitarists
Lava Records artists
Musicians from Greenville, South Carolina
Vanguard Records artists
American alternative rock guitarists
American alternative rock singers
American male singer-songwriters
American rock songwriters
20th-century American singer-songwriters
21st-century American singer-songwriters
American television personalities
20th-century American guitarists
21st-century American guitarists
Guitarists from South Carolina
20th-century American male singers
21st-century American male singers
Singer-songwriters from South Carolina