Veteran singer/songwriter Edwin McCain had his major-label breakout in the mid-'90s with Honor Among Thieves. McCain became a Top 40 “Radio Star” with chart-topping singles and soundtrack success with the songs “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask For More”. More recently, Edwin has been touring with Hootie & the Blowfish, Collective Soul, and Train; and had a “breathtaking” experience performing hit songs disguised as Nessy, The Loch Ness Monster during a run to the Final Five during season #13 of the hit US TV show The Masked Singer. His first full studio album in 15 years was released in 2025. Edwin co-produced Lucky with Lee Brice and Jerrod Niemann. The album’s ten tracks span blues, soul, rock, and folk influences. From the rollicking opening track “Chasing a Memory” to the aching ballad “Love Me or Leave Me Alone” to the Southern rock tribute “Sing for You,” Lucky reflects McCain’s musical roots while embracing modern inspirations, including an electronic edge on “Empire.” Dubbed a “great American romantic” by The New York Times, McCain continues to connect with fans through his music as well as viral TikTok videos where his witty, self-deprecating humor—often at the expense of his exasperated daughter—has won over a new generation of fans. A podcast based on his TikTok life and more touring are in the near future for McCain, but the fame part of the life does not phase him. “I found myself in this sweet spot doing this for 35 years,” Edwin muses. “And if I end up playing for tourists on a deck in Hilton Head one day? That would be OK, too.”
With a successful 11-year history, the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest is a 10-day music festival in Southwest Florida featuring performances by the greatest BMI singer-songwriters from Nashville and nationwide. The festival is broken up into four locations with the first weekend kicking off on Captiva Island, then moving to Cape Coral and downtown Fort Myers during the week, and ending with a weekend on Fort Myers Beach. The majority of the 60+ shows are free with special ticketed experiences also offered, from the can't-miss Pink Shell Pool Party featuring our headliner to sunset cruise shows and more. Stay up to date on festival news by joining our email list, downloading our official festival app or following us on social media. Explore more with Top 10 Reasons to Visit for the Island Hopper Songwriter Fest. We hope to see you in September 2026!