Doug Anderson (singer)


Doug Anderson is an American contemporary Christian singer. He is best known as Ernie Haase & Signature Sound's long time baritone, but as of 2015 he resigned from his position to pursue a solo career.

Early life

Anderson was born August 31, 1973, in Indiana, United States. As a youth at Lapel High School, 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 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. 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. shares Doug's love for sports. The couple has two daughters,. Rodhecita doug

Discography

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.

GMA Dove Awards