About Doug Folkins

Doug Folkins is a recording artist and professional award-winning songwriter.

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Doug has some impressive songwriting achievements with over 6 million collective songwriting streams on Spotify and 200+ of his songs recorded by other artists.  In addition to over 70 Film and TV song placements, including NBC’s “The Voice”. Some of Doug’s songs have also been performed on the Grand Ole Opry Stage and at the Blue Bird Café.  

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He is a regular co-writer with many Nashville hit makers and recognized Canadian artists such as Aaron Goodvin, Don Amero, Wes Mac, Buck Twenty, and Hailey Benedict.   

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Doug has performed onstage at 2019 CCMA Official Songwriters Series in Calgary along with Lindsay Ell, The Reklaws and Nice Horse as well at the world-famous Listening Room in Nashville.

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A veteran performer with over 1000 live shows under his belt, this BC artist is actively getting adds on Canadian country radio with his up-tempo, contemporary country singles.

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Chart Success

“2002” recorded by Buck Twenty #1 at SiriusXM Top of the Country 171 (Canada)

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“Heavy On Me” recorded by Andy Penkow #1 ARIA Country Charts (Australia)

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“Big Shoes” recorded by Buck Twenty #1 at SiriusXM Top of the Country 171 (Canada)

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“Good One To Quit On” recorded by Christopher Wright – Top 50 single (Texas)

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“Hit The Ground Praying” recorded by Steve Bridgmon - #5 CDX Southern Gospel & Positive Country Charts (USA)