Forged on the small stages of Florida’s rural communities, Michael Ray has created an impressive foundation. With four No. 1 songs including RIAA Platinum-certified “Think a Little Less,” RIAA Platinum-certified “Whiskey And Rain,” RIAA Gold-certified “Kiss You in the Morning,” RIAA Gold-certified “One That Got Away”–plus “Get to You” and “Her World Or Mine” brings his tally to four RIAA Gold-certified singles. He has garneredover2 Billion global streams, over 650,000 album equivalents and over 150 million YouTube views, he is a true country star who’s performed at the Grand Ole Opry75 times. Looking to expand his sound, Ray sought out CMA Album of the Year Award-winning producer Michael Knox. The pair have taken his brand of country to a new level for Dive Bars & Broken Hearts, Ray’s six-song EP. For more information, visit MichaelRayMusic.com or follow him on Instagram and Twitter @MichaelRayMusic and Facebook.com/MusicMichaelRay.
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!