Dorothy Norwood nickname(s):
The Worlds Greatest Gospel Storyteller
Dorothy Norwood date of birth:
November 29, 1935
How old is Dorothy Norwood?
90
Where was Dorothy Norwood born?
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Dorothy Norwood body shape:
Average
What color is Dorothy Norwood's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is Dorothy Norwood's ethnicity?
Black
What is Dorothy Norwood nationality?
American
What is Dorothy Norwood's occupation?
Singer
Dorothy Norwood claim to fame:
American gospel singer and songwrite
What genre is Dorothy Norwood's work?
Gospel
What instruments does Dorothy Norwood play?
Vocal(contralto)
Short Biography
Dorothy Norwood (born May 29, 1935) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She began touring with her family at the age of eight, and in 1956, began singing with Mahalia Jackson. In the early 1960s she was a member of The Caravans, and in 1964, she embarked on a solo career, recording her first album, Johnny and Jesus. Her 1991 album Live with the Northern California GMWA Mass Choir reached the Number 1 position on Billboard's Top Forty.