Doug Williams (musician)

Doug Williams
Birth nameDouglas LeAllen Williams
Born (1956-09-03) September 3, 1956
Smithdale, Mississippi
OriginJackson, Mississippi
Genresgospel, urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrumentvocals
Years active1995–present
LabelsBlackberry, Orchard
Websiteblackberryrecords.com

Douglas LeAllen Williams (born September 3, 1956) is an American singer and songwriter. He started his solo music career, in 1995, with the release of gospel album, Heartsongs, that was released by Blackberry Records. The album got him a Grammy Award nomination at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards for the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album. His second album, When Mercy Found Me, was released in 2003, with the backing of Blackberry Records releasing the project. His third album, Good Graces, was released in 2005 by Orchard Records. The first two of these album charted on the Billboard Gospel Albums chart.