Willie

WILLIE NORWOOD has been involved in singing since early childhood. His father and mother sang in the church choir. He is the father and voice coach of Grammy superstar Brandy and Actor/Artist Ray J. Norwood has always used his voice to teach others to sing and uplift their hearts through his unbridled passion for singing and making great music.

His first commercial album, "Bout it", received a Dove Award nomination. He featured on this album many jazz, contemporary, gospel, R&B and pop greats. Artists Kirk Whalum, Billy Preston (the 5th Beatle), The William Brothers, Brandy, Ray J and his dad, W.T. Norwood, Sr. lent their musical gifts to the album. This album was produced by Grammy Award gospel producers Cedric and Victor Caldwell.

"I Believe" is the second CD presented by Willie Norwood. It is a definitive and eclectic blend of a cappella southern gospel songs that will lift your spirit and soothe your soul.

After putting together Brandy's Never-Say-Never World Tour, Norwood set up the KnockOut Vocal Studio in North Hollywood, CA. Even though he has taught many artists in the business to sing, he is always looking for new people to teach singing. Presently he is the director to the group UCC, a 94-voice youth choir in South Central L.A. and minister of music at the Woodland Hills Church of Christ. He has two artists projects,, Chyra, and Tha Way Out that he is working with now who will make a resounding debut real soon.

"I Believe" and "Bout it" can be purchased online through CDBABY Willie Norwood.