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Smokie Norful

American gospel singer and pianist (born 1975)
Background information
Birth nameWillie Ray Norful, Jr.
Born (1975-10-31) October 31, 1975 (age 49)
OriginPine Dupe, Arkansas
Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.
GenresGospel, worship
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, pastor
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano
Years active2002–present
Websitehttp://getthevictory.org

Willie Ray "Smokie" Norful Jr. (born October 31, 1975) is an American creed 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 Yearly 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", put on years after winning his first.

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
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[2]
Smokie Norful: Limited Edition
  • Released: 2003
  • Label: EMI Gospel
90