Edwin McCain

Edwin McCain
Edwin McCain
	McCain at Darlington Raceway in 2019
Background information
Birth name	Edwin Cole McCain
Born	January 20, 1970 (age 54)
Genres	Alternative rock; pop rock; indie rock;
Instrument(s)	Vocals, guitar
Years active	1991–present
Labels	Saguaro Road; DRT; 429; Vanguard; Atlantic; Lava;
Member of	The Edwin McCain band
Website	www.edwin.com

Edwin Cole McCain (born January 20, 1970)^[2] 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,^[3] and briefly attended both the College of Charleston^[4] and Coastal Carolina University.^[5]

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.^[6]

Discography

Independent albums

Release date	Title	Label	Billboard Top 200 chart position
1991	Nomadic Logic	Independent Release	–
1993	Solitude	Independent Release	–

Studio albums

Release date	Title	Label	Billboard Top 200 chart position
August 15, 1995	Honor Among Thieves	Lava/Atlantic Records	107
June 24, 1997	Misguided Roses		73
June 15, 1999	Messenger		59
June 19, 2001	Far from Over		105
February 25, 2003	The Austin Sessions	ATC Records	–
June 22, 2004	Scream & Whisper	DRT Entertainment	183
April 11, 2006	Lost in America	Vanguard Records	–
June 24, 2008	Nobody's Fault But Mine	Saguaro Road Records	–
August 30, 2011	Mercy Bound	429 Records	–
November 29, 2019	Merry Christmas, Baby	Saguaro Road Records	–

EPs

Release date	Title	Label
May 8, 2015	Phoenix	Working Nomad Records
August 12, 2016	O Edwin, Where Art Thou?	Independent Release

Compilations

Release date	Title	Label	Billboard Top 200 chart position
March 30, 2010	The Best of Edwin McCain	Saguaro Road Records	–
July 18, 2013	Live Versions		–

Soundtrack

Release date	Title	Label	Song	Billboard Top 200 chart position
May 7, 1996	Twister soundtrack	Warner	"See the Sky Again"	–
December 22, 2000	The Family Man soundtrack	Sire Records	"I Don't Know How I Got By" (Written by Diane Warren)	–

Singles

Year	Single	Peak chart positions				Album
Year	Single	US	US AC	US Main. Rock	CAN ^[7]	Album
1995	"Solitude"	72	—	25	45	Honor Among Thieves
1995	"Sorry to a Friend"	—	—	—	—	Honor Among Thieves
1997	"See the Sky Again"	—	—	—	—	Misguided Roses
1998	"I'll Be"	5	6	—	52
1998	"What Matters"	—	—	—	—
1999	"I Could Not Ask for More"	37	3	—	12	Messenger
1999	"Go Be Young"	—	—	—	—
2000	"Beautiful Life"	—	—	—	—
2001	"Hearts Fall"	—	27	—	—	Far from Over
	"Far from Over"	—	—	—	—
	"Radio Star"	—	—	—	—
	"Write Me a Song"	—	—	—	—
2004	"Say Anything"	—	—	—	—	Scream and Whisper
2004	"Shooting Stars"	—	—	—	—	Scream and Whisper
2006	"Gramercy Park Hotel"	—	—	—	—	Lost in America
2006	"Truly Believe"	—	—	—	—
2007	"The Kiss"	—	—	—	—
2008	"Some Kind of Wonderful"	—	—	—	—	Nobody's Fault But Mine
2010	"Walk With You"	—	—	—	—	The Best of Edwin McCain
2016	"Christmas Chihuahua"	—	—	—	—
– denotes releases that did not chart