Chicago-based, multiple Grammy-winning gospel singer Smokie Norful is out with a new book called "Take the Lid Off: Trust God, Release the Pressure, and Find the Life He Wants For You." To underscore ...

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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago-based multiple Grammy winning gospel singer Smokie Norful has made waves in the music world with his beautiful voice. Now he's sharing his talents with avid readers too. He ...

Gospel artist Smokie Norful thought he was done making music 10 years ago — then his sons had the urge to make a record with him. After his hit song “I Need You Now,” Norful is back with “I Still Have ...

With his soulful tenor vocals and an unerring ability to fuse contemporary gospel with hip-hop sensibilities, Smokie Norful is one of the brightest lights on the current gospel scene. The son of an ...

Two separate recordings of Wagner operas "Parsifal" and Tristan und Isolde" shine, Norful's gospel album "Life Changing" celebrates the good news, Vince Gill proves that sometimes more is more with a ...

Per usual, the All-Star Gospel Tribute will close out our 3-day Conference & Expos festivities on Sunday, July 8. Bishop Lester Love will open the day with our inspirational “Power Hour,” just before ...

Gospel sensation Todd Dulaney is making waves with his new album Anthems & Glory. The worship leader connected with a few of his harmonizing friends like Kierra Sheard, Smokie Norful, Tamela Mann, ...

ESSENCE Festival is celebrating the 10th anniversary of our All-Star Gospel Tribute with a star-studded afternoon of music and inspiration honoring Gospel music legend, Dottie Peoples. Per usual, the ...