Smokie Norful
- January 4, 2024
- Gospel Singer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Smokie Norful |
Occupation | Gospel Singer |
Date Of Birth | Oct 31, 1975(1975-10-31) |
Age | 49 |
Birthplace | Muskogee |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Oklahoma |
Horoscope | Libra |
Smokie Norful Biography
Name | Smokie Norful |
Birthday | Oct 31 |
Birth Year | 1975 |
Place Of Birth | Muskogee |
Home Town | Oklahoma |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Libra |
Spouse | Carla Norful |
Children(s) | Ashton Norful, Ashley Norful, Tré Norful |
Smokie Norful is one of the most popular and richest Gospel Singer who was born on October 31, 1975 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States. Grammy-winning American gospel musician and singer who released a hit album titled”I Want You Now,” in 2002.
He was a guest of then-president He performed for then-president George W Bush at the White House in celebration of Black History Month. at the White House in celebration of Black History Month.
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. 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.
He is an internationally renowned musician, music composer, and recording artist. His debut compact discs entitled I Need You Now and Smokie Norful Limited Edition have garnered favorable accolades and awards across the world, including the 2005 Grammy Award for Contemporary Soul Gospel Album of the Year for his release entitled, Nothing Without You; three Stellar awards; four Dove awards; three Gospel Music Excellence Awards; an NAACP Image Award nomination; a Soul Train award nomination; two nominations for the BET award for gospel music; two RIAA certified Gold selling compact discs; and countless others. Norful again got the Grammy nod in 2015 for best gospel song/performance for “No Greater Love.” Pastor Norful has contributed as a writer to five platinum selling compilations, and has written for numerous major label gospel recordings. Billboard magazine named him the number one selling gospel music artist for 2003 and 2004. His notable performances include such events as the Trumpet Awards, Save Africa’s Children Event in Soweto, the BET Awards, the Stellar Awards, Soul Train, hosting and performing on the Dove Awards, the Parade of Stars, the Essence Music Festival, the New Orleans Jazz Festival and numerous other notable festivals, events, concert halls, and tours. He has also had the honor of performing for President George W. Bush in the White House in celebration of Black Music Month.
His wife Carla have two sons, named Tre as well as Ashton.
Smokie Norful Net Worth
Net Worth | $3 Million |
Source Of Income | Gospel Singer |
House | Living in own house. |
Smokie Norful is one of the richest Gospel Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Smokie Norful 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
His graduation from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a bachelor’s degree in history . He then worked as a history instructor over seven years.
He has been a licensed preacher since 1997.
He was ordained an elder and has been a licensed preacher since 1997. Rev. Norful served as youth pastor, minister of music, and associate minister of St. John AME church in Pine Bluff, under the leadership of Rev. W.R. Norful Sr., and Teresa Norful until relocating to Chicago. He also has served internationally as worship leader for the connectional youth department of the AME church. In addition, he has served as an educator and workshop conductor for the Christian Education department of the National Baptist Convention USA, Inc., and has been a well-sought clinician and keynote speaker for many organizations, ministries, and civic groups. He was recently inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame, along with many other notable people.
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Who is Smokie Norful Dating?
According to our records, Smokie Norful married to Carla Norful. As of December 1, 2023, Smokie Norful’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Smokie Ranked on the list of most popular Gospel Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Smokie Norful celebrates birthday on October 31 of every year.