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American gospel singer and songwriter (born 1935)
Dorothy Norwood
Also known as
The World's Greatest Gospel Storyteller
Born
(1935-05-29) May 29, 1935 (age 89)
Origin
Atlanta, Georgia, US
Genres
Gospel
Occupation(s)
Gospel singer, composer, producer
Instrument(s)
Vocal (contralto)
Years active
1950s–present
Labels
Malaco, Savoy, Dorothy Norwood Music Group (DNMG)
Website
http://www.dorothynorwood.com/
Musical artist
Dorothy Norwood (born May 29, 1935) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She began touring with her family at the age of eight, and in 1956, began singing with Mahalia Jackson. In the early 1960s she was a member of The Caravans, and in 1964, she embarked on a solo career, recording her first album, Johnny and Jesus. Her 1991 album Live with the Northern California GMWA Mass Choir reached the number one position on Billboard′s Top Forty.
Norwood was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023.[1]
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DorothyNorwood (born May 29, 1935) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She began touring with her family at the age of eight, and in 1956, began...
Ohio. After completing high school, she toured with gospel pioneer DorothyNorwood, a member of the Caravans. After a stint in jazz, she relocated to...
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