Robert McKay hails from Long Island, New York, and currently resides in New York, where he continues to create, write, and inspire through his music and message. He takes audiences on a deeply emotional journey through resilience, loss, and unwavering perseverance. With more than twenty-three years of guitar playing, a fourteen-year cancer survival story, and the heartbreak of losing both parents before they could see him step onto the stage, Robert’s life is a testament to the healing power of music and the strength of the human spirit.

After facing unemployment from a meat-cutting job, Robert made the courageous decision to chase his dream—leaving New York for North Carolina with his sights set on Nashville’s legendary music scene. Through every triumph and tribulation, music remained his anchor, helping him transform pain into purpose and adversity into motivation.

Inspired by encouragement from family and friends who consider his journey truly uplifting, Robert’s mission is to remind others that dreams are worth pursuing—especially when life gets hard. He believes that no matter the obstacles, perseverance and faith in oneself can lead to extraordinary outcomes.

In 2025, Robert became an author, sharing his powerful story in his biography, Against All the Odds, now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Through his music, story, and message, Robert McKay continues to inspire others to never give up on what they were called to do.