Smokie Norful

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Smokie Norful
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Background information
Born
Willie Ray Norful, Jr.

(1975-10-31) October 31, 1975 (age 50)
Origin Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
Genres Gospel, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, pastor
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2002–present
Website http://getthevictory.org

Willie Ray "Smokie" Norful Jr. (born October 31, 1975) is an American gospel singer and pianist.

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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

List of albums, with selected details, chart positions and certifications
TitleDetailsPeak 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
  • RIAA: Gold [3]
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
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
[2]
Smokie Norful: Limited Edition
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: EMI Gospel
90

References

  1. ↑ "Grammy Award Winners 2005". Web.archive.org. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Smokie Norful Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard . Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "American album certifications – Smokie Norful". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved May 11, 2023.
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