Doug Anderson (singer)

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 as of 2015 he resigned from his position to pursue a solo career.[1]

Doug Anderson
Born
Doug Anderson

(1973-08-31) 31 August 1973
  • Anderson, Indiana , U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Occupation
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2002–present
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
Labels
  • StowTown Records
Associated acts
Websitedougandersonmusic.net

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. Doug's wife shares his love for sports.

Discography
Main articles: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound and Cana's Voice
  • Dreamin' Wike Awake (2011)
  • Feeling At Home: Back Porch Sessions (2013)[4]
  • Drive (2014)[5]
  • The Only One (2016)[6]
  • Back Porch Christmas (2017)
  • The Back Porch Sessions 2 (2020)

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).[7]

GMA Dove Awards
Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
2011 Male Vocalist of the Year Himself Nominated [8]
2012 Country Album of the Year Dreamin' Wide Awake Won [9]
Country Recorded Song of the Year Dreamin' Wide Awake Nominated
2014 Country Album of the Year Drive Won [10]
Country Recorded Song of the Year Love With Open Arms Won
2017 Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of The Year Little White Church House Nominated [11]

References
  1. "Doug Anderson Leaving Signature Sound". www.homecomingmagazine.com. April 28, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  2. "Doug Anderson is Dreamin' Wike Awake". www.heraldbulletin.com. July 13, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  3. "Artist Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine". www.allmusic.com. July 13, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  4. "'Feeling at Home: The Back Porch Sessions'". www.homecomingmagazine.com. March 31, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  5. "Drive". www.newreleasetoday.com. July 13, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  6. "The Only One". www.newreleasetoday.com. July 13, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  7. "Doug Anderson StowTown Records". www.stowtownrecords.com. July 13, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  8. "Doug Anderson". www.newreleasetoday.com. July 13, 2019. Retrieved July 13, 2019.
  9. "Coverage of the 2012 43rd Annual Dove Awards - 2012 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!". newreleasetoday.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  10. "Past Winners". doveawards.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  11. "Coverage of the 2017 48rd Annual Dove Awards - 2017 Dove Award Nominees and Winners!". doveawards.com. Archived from the original on September 25, 2015. Retrieved September 24, 2017.
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