Wow, it’s been 50 years in the gospel music biz for Dorothy Norwood! She started her gospel career in 1956, singing with Mahalia Jackson, Reverend James Cleveland, and The Caravans. That’s a long time, ya’ll!
Her latest CD, Fifty Years: It’s Been Worth It All, is now available for purchase.
50 Years: It’s Been Worth It All by the Gospel living legend, The World’s Greatest Storyteller, Dorothy Norwood is finally in Stores!!! Nothing short of a living legend, Dorothy Norwood has been entertaining, preaching, uplifting, mentoring, writing, and producing for more than fifty years.
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 certified gold.
In 1971, she recorded Live with the GMWA Mass Choir of Northern California; Live reached #1 on the Billboard Charts.
In 1972, she became an unlikely opening act for the Rolling Stones’ national tour with Mick Jagger.
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 that with The Caravans.
The American Quartet Hall of Fame also inducted The Caravans in 2006 and Norwood reunited with the group to produce what would become a Billboard chart topping album, Paved The Way (Malaco). Paved The Way also garnered nominations in every major industry award group including the Grammies, Doves, Stellars, and Soul Train. Malaco Music Group. ~Dominique www.1800gospel.com
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