Shane Douthwright
Award Winning Canadian Country & Roots Artist
Singer - Songwriter - Live Entertainer
2026 Gold Winner - Entertainer - Community Votes Moncton
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Recently Shane has opened for the Zac Brown Band on the main stage at the Cavendish Beach Music Festival and expanded his touring with Royal Caribbean International.
He has also headlined at Caribbean Goes Country and Caribbean Goes 80’s.
At the Stan Rogers Folk Festival, Shane recieved a standing ovation after his solo set featuring 18 original songs, reinforcing his reputation as a serious songwriter and storyteller.
Shane Douthwright is an ECMA-nominated and a two-time winner of Eastern Canadian Bluegrass Male Vocalist. With more than three decades of  experience and hundreds of stages, Shane is known for his rich baritone voice and engaging live performances. He has built a reputation as a versatile entertainer across Canada and internationally.
Shane's Songwriting is extensive and here are some fan favorites:
Fan favourites include:
- The Hills of Albert Mines (2005)
- Me & Mommy (2005)
- 60 Years Together (2008)
- When You Think Of Me (2010)
- Midnight Train (2015)
- Cold Here This Morning (2020)
- I'm that Guy (2025)
- Start Forever Right Now (2025)
- Hardest To Heal (2025)
Recent releases:
- Never Want to Let You Go (2023)
- The Weekend (2023)
- Boats, Beer and Summer Fun (2024)
- A Fairytale That’s Real (2025)
His songs remain a highlight of his live shows, with new music in development for 2026.
Live Performance Activity
Shane performs hundreds of shows annually across Canada and internationally, from major festival stages to intimate acoustic venues.
2026 Highlights
- Fox Mountain Country Music Festival
- Route 960 Country Fest
- Utopia Of The Seas (January - May)
- Wonder of the Seas (Royal Caribbean – July)
- VIA Rail Canada – Artist On Board
- City of Moncton Snowbirds Show (Canadian Air Force presentation)
- Allure Of The Seas (Royal Caribbean - October-December)
Whether performing with a full band or in an acoustic setting, Shane connects with audiences through honest songwriting, professionalism, and timeless country storytelling.
ContactÂ
Instagram: @shanedcountry
Streaming: All major platforms
Booking: shanesmusicnb@gmail.com
Special Achievements
- Two-time winner of Male Vocalist Of The Year at ECBMA's - Eastern Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards
- Nominated for Bluegrass Album of The Year at ECMA's - East Coast Music Awards
- Nominated for Guitar Player Of The Year at ECBMA's
- Opened for Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder
- Opened for The Zac Brown Band
- Opened for Sammy Kershaw & Lorrie Morgan
- Opened for Tim Hicks
What people are saying about Shane!
“Shane Douthwright has proven himself as a strong singer/songwriter in the Canadian country music industry. The audience loved him at Fox Mountain Country Music Festival where he performed in 2022, 2024 and will return in 2026. A true professional and exceptional entertainer, I will definitely work with Shane again.” Matt Balsor - NS Country Music Hall Of Famer - Coordinator & Host of Fox Mountain Country Music Festival
“Shane Douthwright is the best musician we have ever seen on a Royal ship.”Â
“Shane Douthwright is probably the most talented singer and guitar artist I have seen on any cruise. He has a fantastic voice and style.”Â
"We absolutely loved the country music by Shane Douthwright! He’s amazing!
“Shane Douthwright is an amazing country singer. He should be a headliner.”