About Dougie MacLean

Dougie MacLean combines lovely melodies, intriguing and tasteful guitar playing, a gentle voice and resolute lyrics in a way that is unique, pleasing and accessible. As a guitarist myself, I’m especially impressed since Dougie was a professional touring musician in a band playing fiddle before someone introduced him to alternate tunings on the acoustic guitar that became a career changing experience from band member to solo artist resulting in a 50+ years as a touring musician. As a lyricist, he writes evocatively about my favorite subjects including love, the environment, relationships, family, home, traditions, life’s struggles, elitism, homesickness, privilege, corruption, greed, loss, travel, special places and life’s lessons.

Dougie's a very accomplished guitarist creating a distinctive and signature sound, something very difficult for musicians to develop, but he has managed to do so in a way enjoyable to many. For those and other reasons, he has millions of fans around the globe, been recognized by his musical peers and attained the prestigious Officer of the British Empire (OBE) designation. He also received an honorary doctorate from Chestnut Hill University in Philadelphia for his contribution to beautiful music and has performed at Carnegie Hall. Dougie’s also a famous patriot of Scotland and family man with his wife Jenny creating the paintings for all his album covers.