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Dorothy Norwood is a Gospel singer, songwriter and music producer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 29, 1935, Dorothy began singing and touring with her family at the age of eight. In 1956, she moved to Chicago, Illinois, and was soon singing with such notables as the great Mahalia Jackson, the world renowned gospel group, The Caravans, and the incomparable Rev. James Cleveland. Evangelist Norwood launched her solo career in 1964 and recorded her first album Johnny and Jesus on Savoy Records. It brought her national attention and was certified Gold. She followed it up with the stirring Denied Mother, which also went Gold, and earned her the title "World's Greatest Storyteller". In her over 36 years in the Gospel Music Industry, Dorothy has recorded over 40 albums, five of which were certified GOLD. Her 1991 album Live with the Northern California GMWA Mass Choir reached the Number 1 position on Billboard′s Top Forty. She has also received numerous awards and citations, including six Grammy nominations.

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Dorothy Norwood is a Gospel singer, songwriter and music producer. Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 29, 1935, Dorothy began singing and touring with her family at the age of eight. In 1956, she moved... Read the full biography on this page.

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