Who is Nessy on ‘The Masked Singer?’ Famous singer revealed, sent home

LOS ANGELES - It was a "Soundtrack of My Life" night on Wednesday’s new episode of "The Masked Singer," with the top 5 contestants battling it out for a coveted spot in the semi-finals.

The remaining contestants – Coral, Nessy, Boogie Woogie, Pearl and Mad Scientist Monster – performed songs with a special meaning to them, including "Sk8er Boi," "Million Reasons," "Golden Hour," "Your Love" and "The Scientist."

But despite his "dino-mite" performance, Nessy was chosen to be revealed and sent home.

Who is Nessy?

Underneath the dinosaur costume was singer and songwriter Edwin McCain, known for hit songs including, "I’ll Be" and "I Could Not Ask for More."

What they're saying:

The 55-year-old told the audience that some of his children still did not know he was participating in the show.

"I can’t wait for them to be like, ‘What?,’" he said.

Nessy performs on "The Masked Singer." (Credit: Michael Becker/FOX)

McCain’s songs were radio top-40 hits in the U.S., with multiple albums reaching the Billboard 200. Edwin McCain is going on more than 30 years of hits and worldwide touring.

He added: "I had such a good time, thank you for having me." 

Next week on ‘The Masked Singer’

What's next:

Next week is the semi-finals on "The Masked Singer," when the final four will battle it out ahead of the season finale. 

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Performances will include "Maps," "You Don't Own Me," "What Was I Made For," "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" and more, before another surprising unmasking. 

Watch the new episode on Wednesday, April 30 on FOX.