Did you know that Smokie Norful is a University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff graduate? Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. (Terms and conditions). This Black and Gold Lion is a gospel singer, pianist, and pastor. He is best known for his 2002 album I […]

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Two decades after releasing his breakthrough single, “I Need You Now,” and eight years since he last released new music, Smokie Norful is back with a new single, “I Still Have You.” In this exclusive interview, he talks to Melissa Wade during her Light Lunch about the new single, working on new music with his sons, expanding […]

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Singer and Pastor Smokie Norful and Victory Cathedral Worship Center teamed up with Illinois Department of Public Health and Illinois National Guard to offer COVID-19 vaccines to 1,000 Chicago-area residents at his church.

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Graduation season is upon us and among those celebrating their new beginning are gospel singers Rhea Walls of The Walls Group and Smokie Norful! 

Rickey Smiley visited Smokie Norful’s church and signed copies of his books and do a comedy show.

  After 5 years, Smokie Norful is back with a new album entitled Forever Yours. The “I Need You Now” singer debuts his new single “No Greater Love” and explains the meaning on “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show.” Watch the video below to hear him discuss what it means to truly love, and why this […]

As we continue to mourn the loss of the 26 students and faculty members of Sandy Hook Elementary, Pastor Haynes helped us find solace in “I Need You Now” by Smokie Norful. Text “Rickey” To 80185 For Breaking News RELATED: Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago “Awesome” [PRAISE BREAK] RELATED: Vanessa Bell Armstrong “Peace Be […]

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