Smokie Norful
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.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Willie Ray Norful, Jr. |
| Born | October 31, 1975 |
| Origin | Pine Bluff, Arkansas Muskogee, Oklahoma, Resides in Naperville, IL |
| Genres | Gospel, worship |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, pastor |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Associated acts | Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Myron Butler, Kirk Franklin, Heather Headley, Tye Tribbett |
| Website | http://getthevictory.org |
References
- http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Winners/Results.aspx?title=&winner=&year=2005&genreID=0&hp=1 | Grammy Winners Search
http://www.getthevictory.org/contentpages/10709/cbaa26e2-f039-40f3-ae44-0bc9bba92586/OurPastor.aspx
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