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Smokie Norful to Release new CD "Life Changing" on October 3

To promote the new CD, as well as share his ministry with a broad audience, Norful will launch the “Worship & A Word” promotional tour this fall. The idea for “Worship & A Word” was created by Norful to integrate his music and preaching ministries, and will be held at various churches across the country. The promotional appearances will consist of a message from Pastor Norful, as well as a musical performance featuring selections from Life Changing. Target markets include New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Dallas, Nashville and Washington, DC, and several others.

The acclaimed, multi-talented artist has been successful since entering the gospel music scene four years ago. Since the release of his Gold-certified debut CD (and smash single of the same name), I Need You Now(June 2002), Norful has never left the Gospel charts. His follow-up sophomore CD, Nothing Without You, debuted at #1 when released, and has remained on the sales charts since its release in 2004. It is now approaching Gold status. Norful has earned numerous awards, including a 2004 Grammy Award for “Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album;” three of gospel music's Stellar Awards; two of Christian music’s Dove Awards; three Gospel Music Excellence Awards; and many others. He was named “Gospel Artist Of The Year” for 2003 and 2004 by the industry’s top trade publication, Billboard magazine. Norful ended last year as the fifth best-selling artist of 2005 (following only behind the likes of Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin—all of whom released CDs the same year).

In addition to touring in music venues and churches throughout the country, Norful has made numerous personal performances. Most notable was his performance for President and First Lady Laura Bush at the White House last year. He has also journeyed internationally, traveling on a five-stop South African tour, in support of the “Save Africa’s Children” campaign. The well-spoken music artist has also made several national television performances, including the BET Awards, Soul Train, the CBS Morning Show and others. He has also been featured in a host of print publications.

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