Edwin McCain explained

Edwin McCain
Birth Name:Edwin Cole McCain[1]
Background:solo_singer
Birth Date:20 January 1970
Instrument:Vocals, guitar
Years Active:1991–present
Current Member Of:The Edwin McCain band

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 dateTitleLabelBillboard Top 200 chart position
1991Nomadic LogicIndependent Release
1993Solitude

Studio albums

Release dateTitleLabelBillboard Top 200 chart position
August 15, 1995Honor Among ThievesLava/Atlantic Records107
June 24, 1997Misguided Roses73
June 15, 1999Messenger59
June 19, 2001Far from Over105
February 25, 2003The Austin SessionsATC Records
June 22, 2004Scream & WhisperDRT Entertainment183
April 11, 2006Lost in AmericaVanguard Records
June 24, 2008Nobody's Fault But MineSaguaro Road Records
August 30, 2011Mercy Bound429 Records
November 29, 2019Merry Christmas, BabySaguaro Road Records

EPs

Release dateTitleLabel
May 8, 2015PhoenixWorking Nomad Records
August 12, 2016O Edwin, Where Art Thou?Independent Release

Compilations

Release dateTitleLabelBillboard Top 200 chart position
March 30, 2010The Best of Edwin McCainSaguaro Road Records
July 18, 2013Live Versions

Soundtrack

Release dateTitleLabelSongBillboard Top 200 chart position
May 7, 1996Twister soundtrackWarner"See the Sky Again"
December 22, 2000The Family Man soundtrackSire Records"I Don't Know How I Got By"
(Written by Diane Warren)

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
USUS ACUS Main. RockCAN
[7]
1995"Solitude"722545Honor Among Thieves
"Sorry to a Friend"
1997"See the Sky Again"Misguided Roses
1998"I'll Be"5652
"What Matters"
1999"I Could Not Ask for More"37312Messenger
"Go Be Young"
2000"Beautiful Life"
2001"Hearts Fall"27Far from Over
"Far from Over"
"Radio Star"
"Write Me a Song"
2004"Say Anything"Scream and Whisper
"Shooting Stars"
2006"Gramercy Park Hotel"Lost in America
"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

Notes and References

  1. https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/search/workID/370293746
  2. Web site: Rose . Mike . January 20, 2023. Today's famous birthdays list for January 20, 2023 includes celebrities Questlove, Rainn Wilson. January 20, 2023 . Cleveland.com.
  3. Christ Church Episcopal School
  4. Web site: College Students to Help Produce "Live at The Charleston Music Hall" . The College Today . Whetzel, Melissa . 6 Mar 2013 . 18 Jun 2015.
  5. Web site: Rocker Edwin McCain coming to Brooks Stadium . Coastal Carolina University . 9 Sep 2004 . 8 Sep 2014 .
  6. Web site: Edwin McCain Surprises Fans With First-Ever Christmas Album . Americansongwriter.com. November 27, 2019.
  7. Web site: Canadian peaks. Collectionscanada.gc.ca.