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Smokie Norful
Background information
Birth nameWillie Ray Norful, Jr.
Born (1975-10-31) October 31, 1975 (age 48)
OriginPine Bluff, Arkansas
Muskogee, Oklahoma
GenresGospel, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, pastor
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2002–present
Websitehttp://getthevictory.org

Rev. W.R. "Smokie" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist, 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

List of albums, with selected details, chart positions and certifications
Title Details Peak chart positions Certifications
US
[2]
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
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
[2]
Smokie Norful: Limited Edition
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: EMI Gospel
 90

References

  1. ^ http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Winners/Results.aspx?title=&winner=&year=2005&genreID=0&hp=1 | Grammy Winners Search
  2. ^ a b "Smokie Norful Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  3. ^ a b "American album certifications – Smokie Norful". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 11, 2023.

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