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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Willie Ray Norful, Jr. |
| Born | October 31, 1975 |
| Origin | Pine Bluff, Arkansas Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel, worship |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, pastor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | http://getthevictory.org |
Willie Ray "Smokie" Norful Jr. (born October 31, 1975) is an American gospel singer and pianist.
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.
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| US [2] | |||
| I Need You Now |
| 154 | |
| 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 |
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US [2] | ||
| Smokie Norful: Limited Edition |
| 90 |
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Nothing Without You is the second studio album from Contemporary Gospel singer Smokie Norful. The album was released on October 5, 2004 through EMI Gospel. In 2005, a Special Edition which included a DVD was released.
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