Doug Anderson (singer) explained

Doug Anderson
Birth Name:Doug Anderson
Birth Date:1973 8, df=y
Years Active:2002–present
Nationality:American
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Doug Anderson (born August 31, 1973 in Anderson, Indiana) is an American contemporary Christian singer. He is best known as Ernie Haase & Signature Sound's long time baritone (since 2002), but in 2015 he resigned from his position to pursue a solo career.[1] As of November 2021 Doug has re-joined Signature Sound, replacing Devin McGlamery.

Early life

Anderson was born August 31, 1973, in Indiana, United States. As a youth at Lapel High School (the former building, that is), Doug played sports including basketball. He graduated in 1992. At Purdue University, he found a spot on the basketball team.[2]

Career

He turned toward music during college, joining a quartet called Lighthouse. One day, Lighthouse met a group called the Cathedral Quartet, which featured Ernie Haase. A while later, Haase set out on his own and invited Anderson to join him. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound officially formed in 2003. Anderson released his debut album "Dreamin' Wide Awake", on May 3, 2011.[3] Doug formed part of the American Christian music trio Cana's Voice in 2016. They released their debut album This Changes Everything the same year. It was followed by Live at Champion Forest and Don't Wanna Miss This, in 2017 and 2019 respectively.

Personal life

Anderson and his wife, who were high school sweethearts, married in August 1998. Michele and Doug have two daughters, Isabel and Emma. Doug's wife shares his love for sports.[4]

Discography

See main article: Cana's Voice.

Awards

Anderson was nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year in 2011 by the Gospel Music Association. Doug has been honored by GMA Dove Award wins, including Country Album of the Year twice and Country Song of the Year as well as several nominations for Album of the Year (with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound).[8]

GMA Dove Awards

YearCategoryNominee / WorkResultRef.
2011Male Vocalist of the YearHimself[9]
2012Country Album of the YearDreamin' Wide Awake[10]
Country Recorded Song of the YearDreamin' Wide Awake
2014Country Album of the YearDrive[11]
Country Recorded Song of the YearLove With Open Arms
2017Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of The YearLittle White Church House[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Doug Anderson Leaving Signature Sound. April 28, 2015. www.homecomingmagazine.com. 13 July 2019. July 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190713134639/http://www.homecomingmagazine.com/article/doug-anderson-leaving-signature-sound/. dead.
  2. Web site: Doug Anderson is Dreamin' Wike Awake . 13 July 2019 . www.heraldbulletin.com. 13 July 2019.
  3. Web site: Artist Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine. 13 July 2019 . www.allmusic.com. 13 July 2019.
  4. Web site: Doug Anderson Discography via Provident Entertainment. Provident Entertainment. May 8, 2021.
  5. Web site: 'Feeling at Home: The Back Porch Sessions'. March 31, 2013. www.homecomingmagazine.com. 13 July 2019.
  6. Web site: Drive. 13 July 2019. www.newreleasetoday.com. 13 July 2019.
  7. Web site: The Only One. 13 July 2019. www.newreleasetoday.com. 13 July 2019.
  8. Web site: Doug Anderson StowTown Records. 13 July 2019. www.stowtownrecords.com. 13 July 2019.
  9. Web site: Doug Anderson. 13 July 2019. www.newreleasetoday.com. 13 July 2019.
  10. News: Coverage of the 2012 43rd Annual Dove Awards - 2012 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!. September 24, 2015. newreleasetoday.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150925123635/http://www.newreleasetoday.com/2012-43rd-Annual-Dove-Award-Coverage.php. September 25, 2015. mdy-all.
  11. News: Past Winners. September 24, 2015. doveawards.com. dead. September 25, 2015. mdy-all. https://web.archive.org/web/20150925100052/http://doveawards.com/awards/past-winners/.
  12. News: Coverage of the 2017 48rd Annual Dove Awards - 2017 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!. September 24, 2017. doveawards.com. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150925123635/http://www.newreleasetoday.com/2012-43rd-Annual-Dove-Award-Coverage.php. September 25, 2015. mdy-all.