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Dorothy Norwood Biography

Dorothy Norwood is an American gospel singer and songwriter who was born and brought up in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. She is widely known as The World’s Greatest Gospel Storyteller. Norwood was inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2023. She has recorded more than forty albums over the course of her prolific career. She is known primarily as a solo artist and a member of the band The Caravans.

10 Facts About Dorothy Norwood

Here is a list of 10 facts about Norwood

• Name: Dorothy Norwood
• Age: 44 Years Old.
• Birthday: May 29
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Height: 4 feet 11 inches (1.50 m)
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Gospel Singer and Songwriter
• Marital Status: Divorced
• Salary: Under Review
• Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million

Dorothy Norwood Age

Norwood is 44 years old, she was born on May 29, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. She celebrates her birthday on May 29 every year and her birth sign is Gemini.

Dorothy Norwood Height

Dorothy Norwood stands at a height of 4 feet 11 inches.

Dorothy Norwood Weight

Norwood Weighs 147 lbs.

Early Life and Education

Norwood was born on May 29, 1935, in Atlanta, Georgia1. She began touring and performing with her family at the age of eight. In 1956, she moved to Chicago, Illinois, and began singing with gospel singer Mahalia Jackson.

Rise To Fame

Norwood started her gospel career in 1956, singing with Mahalia Jackson, and Reverend James Cleveland, and with one of the greatest female gospel groups of all time, The Caravans. In 1960, she launched her solo career with Savoy Records, recording her first album, Johnny and Jesus in 1964.

This release was quickly followed by Denied Mother in 1965, earning Norwood the title, “The World’s Greatest Storyteller.” Both projects were certified gold. All total, five albums reached gold status. In 1971, she recorded Live with the GMWA Mass Choir of Northern California; Live reached #1 on the Billboard Charts. To her credit, she has also had three top ten gospel albums and has been in the top forty fourteen times.

In 1972, Norwood became an unlikely opening act for the Rolling Stones’ national tour with Mick Jagger. By 2000, Ms. Norwood was nominated for the Lady of Soul Award for her album, The Lord is a Wonder. She followed that nomination with two more at the 2001 Dove Awards for Ole Rickety Bridge.

In 2005, Norwood won the Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for “Stand on the Word,” and was inducted into the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame twice; for her work as a solo artist as well as with The Caravans.

On January 14, 2012, Norwood received the recipient of the prestigious Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Awards at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN during the 2012 Stellar Awards taping.

Dorothy Norwood Family, Parents

Norwood was born to her mother Hattie B. Norwood and father James Norwood. They were both gospel singers and raised Dorothy in a musical household. Dorothy began singing with her parents at a young age, and eventually went on to have a successful career as a gospel singer herself.

Dorothy Norwood Siblings

Norwood has four siblings, three sisters and one brother: Frances, Juanita, Shirley and Sonny. Both of her siblings are deceased.

Dorothy Norwood Husband

Norwood was married, but her husband went off and left her. She testified how her husband left her for a musician. However, after a short while, the guy came back to her after she gathered some wealth. Expectedly, Norwood denied him the chance.

Dorothy Norwood Net Worth

Dorothy Norwood net worth is estimated at $1 million and $5 million dollars. This includes her assets, money, and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a singer and songwriter. Through her various sources of income, Dorothy has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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Dorothy Norwood Bio.

• Full Name: Dorothy Norwood
• Popular As: Dorothy
• Gender: Female
• Occupation / Profession: Gospel Singer and Songwriter
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Black
• Religion: Christian
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Birthday

• Age: 44 Years Old
• Zodiac Sign: Gemini
• Date of Birth: May 29, 1935
• Place of Birth: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Birthday: May 29

Body Measurements

• Height / How Tall?: 4 feet 11 inches (1.50 meters)
• Weight: 67 kg (147 lbs)
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Black
• Shoe Size: Not Available

Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): James Norwood
• Mother: Hattie B. Norwood
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Frances, Juanita, Shirley, and Sonny
• Marital Status: Divorced
• Husband/Spouse: Not Available
• Dating / Boyfriend: Single
• Children: None

Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Gospel Singer and Songwriter

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