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SHANE DOUTHWRIGHT
Award-Winning Country -Roots Artist | Singer-Songwriter | Live Entertainer
Authentic country music. Original songs. A seasoned performer with a passion for connecting with audiences.
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ABOUT SHANE DOUTHWRIGHT
Shane Douthwright is an award-winning country artist and singer-songwriter from Moncton, New Brunswick, with more than 30 years of experience and a reputation for rich baritone vocals, authentic storytelling, and engaging live performances.
A two-time Eastern Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards Male Vocalist of the Year and East Coast Music Awards nominee, Shane has performed on major festival stages, including opening for Zac Brown Band at Cavendish Beach Music Festival. He has also shared stages with acclaimed artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Sammy Kershaw, Lorrie Morgan, and Tim Hicks.
Alongside his busy live performance career, Shane has developed a catalogue of original songs inspired by personal experiences, relationships, and the stories of Atlantic Canada. His original material includes The Weekend and The Hills of Albert Mines, and his songwriting has been showcased in a set of 18 original songs at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival. The Weekend also gained recognition on Play MPE Canada's Most Active Songs chart in June 2023.
Performing more than 200 shows annually across Canada and internationally, including aboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships, Shane brings the experience and professionalism of a seasoned touring artist to every stage. His performances blend recognizable country favourites with original material, offering audiences both the songs they know and a taste of his own musical identity.
LIVE PERFORMANCE OPTIONS
From intimate acoustic performances to full-band country shows, Shane offers flexible live music options to suit a variety of venues, events, and audiences. More details in the Shane's Projects link above.
Full-Band Performances
A full country music experience combining strong vocals, live instrumentation, and the energy of a seasoned performer. Blending recognizable country favourites with original material, the show is well suited to festivals, concert series, outdoor events, and larger stages.
Performance formats can be tailored to suit the event, venue, audience, and production requirements.
Shane Douthwright — Duo
Country · Acoustic Entertainment
A compact live show with the added musical depth and energy of a second performer. Well suited to venues, breweries, private events, and festivals looking for a smaller-footprint production.
Shane Douthwright — Trio
Live Country · Expanded Acoustic Sound
A fuller live arrangement that combines the flexibility of a smaller ensemble with a bigger musical sound. A strong option for concert series, festivals, and venues wanting more stage energy without a full band.
Shane Douthwright — Bluegrass Show
Acoustic Roots · Award-Winning Vocals
A dedicated bluegrass offering that draws on Shane's award-winning vocal background and experience in acoustic roots music. Position this separately for bluegrass festivals, traditional music events, and roots-music presenters.
ORIGINAL MUSIC
Beyond the stage, Shane is a songwriter whose music draws on country traditions, personal experiences, and the people and places of Atlantic Canada.
His original catalogue includes heartfelt songs, upbeat country material, and stories rooted in real life. The Hills of Albert Mines reflects his connection to regional history and family storytelling, while The Weekend showcases a more upbeat side of his songwriting.
His original music has been featured in live festival performances, including a solo set of 18 original songs at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival. With a growing catalogue and a distinctive storytelling approach, Shane brings his own material to audiences alongside the country favourites that have shaped his career.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Two-time Eastern Canadian Bluegrass Music Awards Male Vocalist of the Year
- East Coast Music Awards nominee
- Opened for Zac Brown Band at Cavendish Beach Music Festival
- Shared stages with Ricky Skaggs, Sammy Kershaw, Lorrie Morgan, and Tim Hicks
- Performed a set of 18 original songs at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival
- The Weekend recognized on Play MPE Canada's Most Active Songs chart in June 2023
- More than 30 years of musical experience
- More than 200 performances annually across Canada and internationally
- Gold Entertainer for Moncton Community Votes 2026
WATCH SHANE LIVE
Experience Shane's vocals, musicianship, and audience connection through live performance footage.
Live Performance Video Samples
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““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 & 2026. A true professional and exceptional entertainer, I will definitely work with Shane again.” ” - Matt Balsor - NS Country Music Hall Of Famer - Coordinator of Fox Mountain Country Music Festival.