Cajun Raised in a Cowboy Town
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Born and raised in Southwest Louisiana, Douga's country and Cajun roots run deep. She cut her teeth sitting in with French bands from home and has been credited for having a real and timeless sound.
Before moving to Nashville in 2019, Douga self-released her debut record; Boots, Bras, and Drawers which was quickly recognized by Country Music People Magazine and BBC Radio. While still fairly new to town, Douga’s heroes had already taken notice. Her first cut as a songwriter came from the legendary Jim Lauderdale on his country album, From Another World, which launched Douga straight into the spotlight at The Grand Ole Opry Stage . Lauderdale has since recorded five of his and Douga’s co-written songs.
Amidst the height of the 2020 Pandemic, Douga gave her audience a dose of happiness. She released a lighthearted, acoustic EP, Lines, accompanied with a witty music video. Generously supported by CMT, SiriusXM ‘The Outlaw’, and CountryLine TV, Douga’s “Lines” has established a highly engaged global presence.
Right behind Lines, came Joe & Gin, a fully produced studio EP. The title track made its world premiere on Bob Harris’ BBC Radio2 Country Show, and spring boarded a load of support from Country Rebel, WSM’s Coffee, Country, & Cody, SiriusXM, and multiple Spotify editorial playlists.
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In 2023 Douga had her first chart topping success as a songwriter with Australian rock legend, Ella Hooper, on her latest record, Small Town Temple, which debuted at Number 1 on the ARIA Country Charts as well as Number 1 on iTune's Rock Charts. Douga helped pin the title track, "Small Town Temple", and the first single "Old News"; a song revealing the deep truths of Ella's story.
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Douga is currently releasing singles off of her forthcoming 2nd full length album, WOMAN OUT OF ME.
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SONGWRITING CREDITS
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I'll Forgive You if You Don't - Jim Lauderdale
Are You Trying to Make A Song Out of Us - Jim Lauderdale
I'm Here to Remind You - Jim Lauderdale
I'll Keep My Heart Open for You - Jim Lauderdale
Small Town Temple - Ella Hooper
Old News - Ella Hooper
(Old News - ARIA #1 Country Record)
Men in Denim - Kristen Foreman
Worthy of the Name - Sterling Drake and Brennen Leigh
Playbook - Louise Goffin
Cheap Motel - The Kentucky Gentlemen
("Best Country Album" - The Nashville Scene 2025)
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