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.
Dorothy Norwood | |
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| Also known as | The World's Greatest Gospel Storyteller |
| Born | May 29, 1935 |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Gospel singer, composer, producer |
| Instrument | Vocal (contralto) |
| Years active | 1950s–present |
| Labels | Malaco, Savoy, Dorothy Norwood Music Group (DNMG) |
| Website | http://www.dorothynorwood.com/ |
Norwood was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023.[1]
References
editExternal links
edit- Dorothy Norwood bio at Artist Direct website
- Dorothy Norwood's Official website
- Norwood at AllMusic
- Dorothy Norwood