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Smokie Norful
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Background information
Birth name Willie Ray Norful, Jr.
Born (1975-10-31) October 31, 1975 (age 49)
Origin Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Genres Gospel, worship
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, pastor
Instruments Vocals, piano
Years active 2002–present

Willie Ray "Smokie" Norful Jr. (born october 31, 1975) 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. 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

List of albums, with selected details, chart positions and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
I Need You Now
  • Released: 2002; 2003 (re-release)
  • Label: Chordant Music Group; EMI (re-release)
154
Nothing Without You
  • Released: 2004
  • Label: EMI Gospel
57
  • RIAA: Gold
Life Changing
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: EMI Gospel
56
Smokie Norful Live
  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Tre'Myles Music/EMI
55
Smokie Norful Presents Victory Cathedral Choir
  • Released: 2010
  • Label: EMI Gospel
121
How I Got Over...Songs That Carried Us
  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Tre'Myles Music/EMI
131
Once in a Lifetime
  • Released: 2012
  • Label: Tre'Myles Music/EMI
116
Forever Yours
  • Released: 2014
  • Label: Tre'Myles Music
67

EPs

List of EPs, with selected chart positions
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Smokie Norful: Limited Edition
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: EMI Gospel
90
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