Doug Anderson (born August 31, 1973 in Anderson, Indiana) is an American

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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. 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.

Career

He turned toward music during college, joining a quartet called Lighthouse. One day, Lighthouse met a group called the

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, which featured

Ernie Haase Raymond Ernest "Ernie" Haase III (born December 12, 1964) is an American Southern gospel singer. He is best known as the tenor vocalist and founder of Ernie Haase and Signature Sound since 2002, as well as being a former tenor vocalist of the Cath ...

. 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. Doug formed part of the American Christian music trio ''

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'' 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.

Discography

* ''Dreamin' Wike Awake'' (2011) * ''Feeling At Home: Back Porch Sessions'' (2013) * ''Drive'' (2014) * ''The Only One'' (2016) * ''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).

GMA Dove Awards

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Anderson, Doug 21st-century Christians 21st-century American male singers 21st-century American singer-songwriters American performers of Christian music Performers of contemporary Christian music 1973 births Living people Country musicians from Indiana American country singer-songwriters American male singer-songwriters Singer-songwriters from Indiana