Five For Fighting and Edwin McCain Announce Co-Headlining Tour

The two acclaimed singer-songwriters will hit the road together this June.

Mar. 24, 2026 at 12:30pm

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Five For Fighting (John Ondrasik) and Edwin McCain are teaming up for a summer co-headline tour across the U.S. this June. Each night will feature the two artists alternating closing sets, with both bringing their full bands along for the ride.

Why it matters

This tour brings together two respected and successful singer-songwriters who have built loyal fanbases over decades in the music industry. The co-headlining format allows them to showcase their individual catalogs while also collaborating on stage, providing a unique experience for fans.

The details

The tour launches on June 4 in Kentucky and runs through July 1 in Utah, with stops in key markets including Memphis, Lexington, Nashville, Cincinnati, Chicago, Dallas, and Denver. Ondrasik will be joined by his band, including drummer Randy Cooke, bassist Sean Hurley, and guitarist Peter Thorn. McCain will also bring his full band, featuring Craig Shields, Larry Chaney, 'Tez' Sherard, and Jason Pomar.

  • The tour launches on June 4, 2026.
  • The tour runs through July 1, 2026.

The players

Five For Fighting

Five For Fighting is the stage name of singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, known for hits like "Superman (It's Not Easy)" and "100 Years."

Edwin McCain

Edwin McCain is an acclaimed singer-songwriter best known for his emotive ballads like "I'll Be" and "Walk with You."

Randy Cooke

Randy Cooke is the drummer for Five For Fighting, and has also played with Mick Jagger, Ringo Starr, and Dave Stewart.

Sean Hurley

Sean Hurley is the bassist for Five For Fighting, and has also played with John Mayer, Ringo Starr, and Alanis Morissette.

Peter Thorn

Peter Thorn is the guitarist for Five For Fighting, and has also played with Chris Cornell, Melissa Etheridge, and Don Henley.

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What they’re saying

“We're really excited to hit the road with Edwin this summer. Our catalogs complement each other so well, and we can't wait to give fans a unique experience by alternating closing sets each night.”

— John Ondrasik, Five For Fighting

“John and I have been friends for years, and we've always talked about doing a tour together. I'm thrilled we're finally making it happen, and I know the fans are going to love the energy and collaboration on stage.”

— Edwin McCain

What’s next

Tickets for the Five For Fighting and Edwin McCain co-headlining tour are on sale now, with the first show scheduled for June 4, 2026 in Kentucky.

The takeaway

This tour brings together two acclaimed singer-songwriters who have built loyal fanbases over decades, providing a unique opportunity for fans to experience their individual catalogs as well as collaborative performances on stage.