Douglas LeAllen " Doug " Williams ( born September 3 , 1956 ) is an American music artist . He started his solo music career , in 1995 , with the release of gospel album , '' Heartsongs '' , that was released by Blackberry Records . The album got him a Grammy Award nomination at the 38th Annual Grammy Awards for the Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album . His second album , '' When Mercy Found Me '' , was released in 2003 , with the backing of Blackberry Records releasing the project . His third album , '' Good Graces '' , was released in 2005 by Orchard Records . The first two of these album charted on the '' Billboard '' Gospel Albums chart
38th Annual Grammy Awards
38th Annual Grammy Awards
Doug Williams (musician)