Answer the following question: Smokie Norful -  Rev. W.R. Smokie Norful Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist best known for his 2002 album I Need You Now and his 2004 release Nothing Without You which won a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2004. Given a choice of categories company, educational institution, artist, athlete, office holder, mean of transportation, building, natural place, village, animal, plant, album, film or written work, the text refers to which one?
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Artist