Smokie Norful
American gospel singer and pianist (born 1975)
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Background information | |
Birth name | Willie Ray Norful, Jr. |
Born | (1975-10-31) October 31, 1975 (age 48) |
Origin | Pine Bluff, Arkansas Muskogee, Oklahoma |
Genres | Gospel, worship |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, pastor |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
Years active | 2002–present |
Website | http://getthevictory.org |
Musical artist
Willie Ray "Smokie" Norful Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist.
Career
Norful is best known for his 2002 album, I Need You Now and his 2004 release, Nothing Without You, which won a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2004.[1] Norful received his second Grammy in 2015 at the 57th Annual Grammy awards for his song "No Greater Love", ten years after winning his first.
Discography
Albums
Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
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I Need You Now |
| 154 |
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Nothing Without You |
| 57 |
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Life Changing |
| 56 | |
Smokie Norful Live |
| 55 | |
Smokie Norful Presents Victory Cathedral Choir |
| 121 | |
How I Got Over...Songs That Carried Us |
| 131 | |
Once in a Lifetime |
| 116 | |
Forever Yours |
| 67 |
EPs
Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
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US [2] | ||
Smokie Norful: Limited Edition |
| 90 |
References
- ^ http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Winners/Results.aspx?title=&winner=&year=2005&genreID=0&hp=1 | Grammy Winners Search
- ^ a b "Smokie Norful Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "American album certifications – Smokie Norful". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
http://www.getthevictory.org/contentpages/10709/cbaa26e2-f039-40f3-ae44-0bc9bba92586/OurPastor.aspx Archived 2012-04-22 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- http://www.smokienorful.com/
- http://www.blackgospel.com/psalmists/smokienorful/interview/2006/
- http://www.getthevictory.org
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Smokie Norful
- I Need You Now
- Nothing Without You
- Life Changing
- Smokie Norful Live