Edwin McCain Net Worth

What Is Edwin McCain’s Net Worth?

As of March 19, 2025, Edwin McCain, the American singer-songwriter and musician, has an estimated net worth of $7 million. This figure reflects his successful career in the music industry, augmented by other ventures, showcasing his enduring influence and business acumen.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Edwin Cole McCain was born on January 20, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised in Greenville. He attended Christ Church Episcopal School where he was involved in choir and theater. McCain briefly attended the University of South Carolina and the College of Charleston but didn’t complete a degree. He started busking in Charleston and earned $75 plus a meal for playing on a restaurant deck. His father, a retired pediatrician who played sax in college big bands, initially discouraged him from pursuing music due to his experiences in the music world. Despite this, Edwin’s passion led him to form the Edwin McCain Band in 1993, marking the start of his professional music career.

Music Career and Album Sales

McCain’s music journey includes releasing two independent albums before his major label debut. In 1995, he recorded his first major-label album, *Honor Among Thieves* under Lava Records. His second album, *Misguided Roses*, released in 1997, achieved platinum status, largely due to the hit single “I’ll Be,” which peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent 10 weeks in the Top 10. “I’ll Be” has had 1.6 million streams last week on Spotify. His third album, *Messenger*, released in 1999, featured “I Could Not Ask for More,” penned by Diane Warren, which reached #3 on the US Adult Contemporary chart. *Messenger* was certified Gold. McCain has released a total of eleven albums including:

• *Honor Among Thieves* (1995)
• *Misguided Roses* (1997)
• *Messenger* (1999)
• *Far from Over* (2001)
• *The Austin Sessions* (2003)
• *Scream & Whisper* (2004)
• *Lost in America* (2006)
• *Nobody’s Fault But Mine* (2008)
• *The Best of Edwin McCain* (2010)
• *Mercy Bound* (2011)

He was on Atlantic Records with Hootie & The Blowfish who helped him get signed.

Touring and Live Performances

Edwin McCain is known for his consistent touring, performing around 300 dates a year in his early career. Touring is a significant source of income for McCain, supplementing his earnings from album sales, streaming royalties, and songwriting credits. In the summer of 2024, he was scheduled for a nostalgia-packed summer tour with Hootie & the Blowfish and Collective Soul, called “Summer Camp with Trucks,” including 48 dates across the US and Canada.

Other Ventures

Beyond music, McCain has diversified his income through other ventures, including his boat restoration business, Boats Have Souls. This venture was featured on the Animal Planet reality television series *Flipping Ships*, where he and his team restored boats. He got the idea for Boats Have Souls because he is a chronic restorer and wanted to make his hobbies pay for themselves. McCain paid $500 for a boat and restored it with a team of seven crew members who worked 15-hour days to be auctioned off for the MUSC Children’s Hospital.

Real Estate and Personal Life

McCain owns several homes across the United States, including a property in his hometown of Charleston. Information on the specific addresses or values of these properties is not publicly available. He is married to Christy McCain and has children, though their names have not been publicly disclosed.

Philanthropic Activities

McCain is involved in philanthropic endeavors, including supporting the MUSC Children’s Hospital. He has performed benefit concerts and donated restored boats for auction to raise funds for the hospital. For example, one of his flipped boats raised $82,000 for the MUSC Children’s Hospital in 2016.

Key Milestones

• 1995: Released *Honor Among Thieves*, his major-label debut album.
• 1997: Released *Misguided Roses*, which went platinum due to the success of “I’ll Be.”
• 1998: “I’ll Be” reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
• 1999: Released *Messenger*, featuring “I Could Not Ask for More.”
• 2015: *Flipping Ships* debuted on Animal Planet.