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{{Short description|American singer (born 1971)}}

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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Misplaced Pages:WikiProject_Musicians --> {{Infobox musical artist
| name = Israel Houghton | name = Israel Houghton
| image = Israel Houghton.jpeg | image = Israel Houghton (cropped).jpeg
| caption = Houghton in 2015 | caption = Houghton in 2015
| image_size = | image_size =
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = | birth_name =
| alias = Israel | alias = Israel
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| birth_place = ], U.S. | birth_place = ], U.S.
| origin = | origin =
| spouse = {{marriage|Meleasa Houghton|1994|2016|end=divorced}}
{{marriage|]|2016}}
| instrument = Vocals, guitar, keyboards | instrument = Vocals, guitar, keyboards
| genre = {{flatlist| | genre = {{flatlist|
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| years_active = 1997–present | years_active = 1997–present
⚫ | label = ], RCA Inspiration, District 11

⚫ | label = ], RCA Inspiration
| associated_acts = New Breed | associated_acts = New Breed
| website = {{URL|newbreedmusic.com}} | website = {{URL|israelandnewbreed.com}}
}} }}
⚫ '''Israel Houghton''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|h|oʊ|t|ən}}; born May 19, 1971) is an American ] singer, songwriter, producer, and ]. His worship team is credited as '''Israel & New Breed'''.
:''Article covers the singer Israel Houghton and the musical formation Israel & New Breed''
⚫ '''Israel Houghton''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|h|oʊ|t|ən}}; born May 19, 1971) is an American ] singer, songwriter, producer and ]. Houghton is usually credited as '''Israel & New Breed'''.


==Musical career== ==Musical career==
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Houghton produced an album by ], '']'', which was described as "one of the year's best worship albums" in a 2003 ''Christianity Today'' review.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2003/biggerthanmyimagination.html|title=ChristianityToday album review|publisher=ChristianityToday.com}}</ref> Houghton produced an album by ], '']'', which was described as "one of the year's best worship albums" in a 2003 ''Christianity Today'' review.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/reviews/2003/biggerthanmyimagination.html|title=ChristianityToday album review|publisher=ChristianityToday.com}}</ref>


==Israel & New Breed== ===Israel & New Breed===
New Breed is the backing band of Israel Haoughton. Many of Israel's album releases are credited to '''Israel & New Breed'''. New Breed is the backing band of Israel Houghton. Many of Israel's album releases are credited to '''Israel & New Breed'''.


== Discography == == Discography ==
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==== Other recordings ==== === Other recordings ===
*2002: "Champions for Christ" – Hi5 (worship leader) *2002: "Champions for Christ" – Hi5 (worship leader)
*2004: "Where Are the Fathers?" from ''He-Motions'' (EMI Gospel) *2004: "Where Are the Fathers?" from ''He-Motions'' (EMI Gospel)
*2003: "Send Me to the Nations" from ''A Wing & A Prayer'' (EMI Gospel) *2003: "Send Me to the Nations" from ''A Wing & a Prayer'' (EMI Gospel)
*2002: ''We Speak to Nations'' (Lakewood Live; Integrity) *2002: ''We Speak to Nations'' (Lakewood Live; Integrity)
*2003: ''Cover the Earth'' (Lakewood Live; Integrity) *2003: ''Cover the Earth'' (Lakewood Live; Integrity)
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*2007: ''Free to Worship'' (Lakewood Live) *2007: ''Free to Worship'' (Lakewood Live)
*2007: ''Moving Forward'' (Free Chapel Live) *2007: ''Moving Forward'' (Free Chapel Live)
*2008: ''Hope For Today Worship'' (Lakewood Live)<ref>Lakewood Church web site - url: {{cite web|url=http://bookstore.joelosteen.com/p-5912-hope-for-today.aspx |title=Archived copy |accessdate=February 23, 2009 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207131209/http://bookstore.joelosteen.com/p-5912-hope-for-today.aspx |archivedate=February 7, 2009 }}</ref> *2008: ''Hope for Today Worship'' (Lakewood Live)<ref>Lakewood Church web site - url: {{cite web|url=http://bookstore.joelosteen.com/p-5912-hope-for-today.aspx |title=Bookstore - Hope for Today |access-date=February 23, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090207131209/http://bookstore.joelosteen.com/p-5912-hope-for-today.aspx |archive-date=February 7, 2009 }}</ref>
*2009: ''Free Chapel Live: Power of the Cross'' (Integrity) *2009: ''Free Chapel Live: Power of the Cross'' (Integrity)
*2009: ''New Breed Live: Generation Love'' *2009: ''New Breed Live: Generation Love''
*2011: ''Echo: Forward Conference'' (Free Chapel Live) *2011: ''Echo: Forward Conference'' (Free Chapel Live)
*2014: ''Covenant Worship: Kingdom'' *2014: ''Covenant Worship: Kingdom''
*2014: ''Rey De Mi Universo'' (])
*2016: ''Eres Mi Todo'' (Job González)
*2018: ''DeMaskUs'' *2018: ''DeMaskUs''


== Personal life == == Personal life ==


Houghton is mixed race, he was born to a white mother and Afro-Jamaican father.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www1.cbn.com/music/israel-houghton%3A-an-intimate-portrait-of-worship|title=Israel Houghton - An Intimate Portrait of Worship|access-date=November 8, 2021}}</ref> Houghton and his college girlfriend had a son together.
⚫ Houghton was married to Meleasa Houghton from 1994 until they separated in 2015, with the divorce being finalized on February 22, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/israel-houghton-repents-gets-transparent-about-divorce-and-sins-158576/|title=Israel Houghton Repents, Gets Transparent About Divorce and Sins|publisher=|accessdate=August 17, 2018}}</ref> While married, the musician also fathered two sons, Kingston and Khristian, with mistress DeVawn Moreno.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Israel Houghton Child Support Case Reportedly Dropped | first=Christine | last=Thomasos | work=christianpost.com | access-date=January 20, 2020 | url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/israel-houghton-child-support-case-reportedly-dropped.html }}</ref> On November 11, 2016, Houghton married singer and TV personality ] in Paris, after several months of dating.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://people.com/celebrity/adrienne-bailon-israel-houghton-married-paris-wedding/|title=Adrienne Bailon Is Married — See the Photo from the Stunning Paris Wedding|date=November 11, 2016|publisher=|accessdate=May 24, 2017}}</ref>

⚫ In 1994, Houghton married Meleasa Houghton, with whom he had three children. They separated in 2015 and their divorce was finalized in February 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/israel-houghton-repents-gets-transparent-about-divorce-and-sins-158576/|title=Israel Houghton Repents, Gets Transparent About Divorce and Sins|date=February 24, 2016 |access-date=August 17, 2018}}</ref> During his marriage, Houghton fathered two sons with his mistress, DeVawn Moreno.<ref>{{Cite web | title=Israel Houghton Child Support Case Reportedly Dropped | first=Christine | last=Thomasos | work=christianpost.com | date=December 13, 2016 | access-date=January 20, 2020 | url=https://www.christianpost.com/news/israel-houghton-child-support-case-reportedly-dropped.html }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latintimes.com/israel-houghton-paternity-suit-texas-attorney-general-drops-child-support-case-over-406523|title=Adrienne Bailon's Husband Israel Houghton Escapes Paternity, Child Support Suit|first=Tatayana|last=Yomary|date=December 8, 2016|website=Latin Times|accessdate=February 19, 2021}}</ref>

On November 11, 2016, Houghton married singer and TV personality ] in Paris, after several months of dating.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://people.com/celebrity/adrienne-bailon-israel-houghton-married-paris-wedding/|title=Adrienne Bailon Is Married — See the Photo from the Stunning Paris Wedding|date=November 11, 2016|access-date=May 24, 2017}}</ref> In 2022, the couple welcomed their first child together, a son.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Adrienne Bailon and Husband Israel Houghton Welcome First Baby, a Son named Ever James Houghton|url=https://people.com/parents/adrienne-bailon-husband-israel-houghton-welcome-first-baby/ |access-date=2023-10-23 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}</ref>


== Awards and nominations == == Awards and nominations ==
Among the awards that Houghton has won includes six Grammy Awards; three for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album and one for Best Traditional Gospel Album for ''Alive In South Africa''. Among the awards that Houghton has won includes six ]; three for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album and one for Best Traditional Gospel Album for '']''.


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| "Friend of God" | "Friend of God"
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
|align="center"|<ref name=about>{{Cite news|url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/doves/a/06gmanoms.htm|title=37th Annual GMA Awards Nominations & Winners|date=February 9, 2011|publisher=About.com|accessdate=April 10, 2011|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707074958/http://christianmusic.about.com/od/doves/a/06gmanoms.htm|archivedate=July 7, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref> |align="center"|<ref name=about>{{Cite news|url=http://christianmusic.about.com/od/doves/a/06gmanoms.htm|title=37th Annual GMA Awards Nominations & Winners|date=February 9, 2011|publisher=About.com|access-date=April 10, 2011|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707074958/http://christianmusic.about.com/od/doves/a/06gmanoms.htm|archive-date=July 7, 2011|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
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|"Again I Say Rejoice" – Houghton & Aaron Lindsey |"Again I Say Rejoice" – Houghton & Aaron Lindsey
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/08/arts/09gram-list.html?pagewanted=3|title=The Complete List of Grammy Nominations|date=December 8, 2005|page=3|work=The New York Times|publisher=The New York Times Company}}</ref> |<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/08/arts/09gram-list.html?pagewanted=3|title=The Complete List of Grammy Nominations|date=December 8, 2005|page=3|work=The New York Times}}</ref>
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| rowspan="4"|2007 | rowspan="4"|2007
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|''Alive in South Africa'' |''Alive in South Africa''
| {{won}} | {{won}}
|<ref name=grammy>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Winners/Results.aspx |title=Grammy Award Winners |publisher=The Recording Academy |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091002044148/http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Winners/Results.aspx |archivedate=October 2, 2009 }}</ref> |<ref name=grammy>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Winners/Results.aspx |title=Grammy Award Winners |publisher=The Recording Academy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091002044148/http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/Winners/Results.aspx |archive-date=October 2, 2009 }}</ref>
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| Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album | Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
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|"Not Forgotten" – Houghton and Aaron Lindsey |"Not Forgotten" – Houghton and Aaron Lindsey
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
|<ref name="grammy 49">{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.org/recording-academy/news/49th-annual-grammy-awards-roundup-gospel-field|title=The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards Roundup: Gospel Field|publisher=National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences}}</ref> |<ref name="grammy 49">{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.org/recording-academy/news/49th-annual-grammy-awards-roundup-gospel-field|title=The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards Roundup: Gospel Field|date=December 2, 2014|publisher=National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences|access-date=August 16, 2016|archive-date=May 18, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518105846/http://www.grammy.org/recording-academy/news/49th-annual-grammy-awards-roundup-gospel-field|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|- |-
| ] | ]
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| "With Long Life" – Israel and New Breed, featuring ] (tie) | "With Long Life" – Israel and New Breed, featuring ] (tie)
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581272/20080210/story.jhtml|title=Grammy 2008 Winners List|date=February 10, 2008|publisher=MTV}}</ref> |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581272/20080210/story.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216120238/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1581272/20080210/story.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 16, 2008|title=Grammy 2008 Winners List|date=February 10, 2008|publisher=MTV}}</ref>
|- |-
| ] | ]
|''A Deeper Level'' – Israel and New Breed |''A Deeper Level'' – Israel and New Breed
| {{won}} | {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/50th_show/list.aspx |title=Grammy Nomination List |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071208155421/http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/50th_Show/list.aspx |archivedate=December 8, 2007 }}</ref> |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/50th_show/list.aspx |title=Grammy Nomination List |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071208155421/http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Awards/50th_Show/list.aspx |archive-date=December 8, 2007 }}</ref>
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| rowspan="3"|2010 | rowspan="3"|2010
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| "You Hold My World" | "You Hold My World"
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees?year=2010&genre=14|title=53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees And Winners: Gospel Field|publisher=]}}</ref> |<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees?year=2010&genre=14|title=53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees And Winners: Gospel Field|date=April 30, 2017|publisher=]}}</ref>
|- |-
| Best Gospel Song | Best Gospel Song
| "Give Me Your Eyes" – {{Small|shared with Dayna Caddell, Aaron Lindsey & Ricardo Sanchez (co-writers)}} | "Every Prayer" – {{Small|shared with Dayna Caddell, Aaron Lindsey & Ricardo Sanchez (co-writers)}}
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
|align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees?year=2009&genre=14|title=52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees And Winners: Gospel Field|publisher=]}}</ref> |align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grammy.com/nominees?year=2009&genre=14|title=52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees And Winners: Gospel Field|date=April 30, 2017|publisher=]}}</ref>
|- |-
| 2011 | 2011
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|<ref name= grammy/> |<ref name= grammy/>
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| rowspan="3"|2013 | rowspan="2" |2013
| ] | ]
|"Your Presence Is Heaven" (tie); Houghton & Micah Massey, songwriters |"Your Presence Is Heaven" (tie); Houghton & Micah Massey, songwriters
| {{won}} | {{won}}
|<ref name= grammy/> |<ref name= grammy/>
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| Best Gospel Album
⚫ | ''Jesus at the Center: Live'' – Israel & New Breed
| {{nom}}
⚫ |
|- |-
| ] | ]
| '']'' – Israel & NewBreed | '']'' – Israel & New Breed
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
|align="center"|<ref>{{cite web|title=2013 Grammy Nominations Revealed *Updated* |url=http://thatgrapejuice.net/2012/12/2013-grammy-nominations-revealed/|publisher=ThatGrapeJuice}}</ref> |<ref>{{cite web |title=2013 Grammy Nominations Revealed *Updated* |url=http://thatgrapejuice.net/2012/12/2013-grammy-nominations-revealed/ |publisher=ThatGrapeJuice}}</ref>
|- |-
| rowspan="2"|2015 | rowspan="2"|2015
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|{{won}} |{{won}}
|<ref name= grammy/> |<ref name= grammy/>
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| rowspan=" 1"|2021
|]
⚫ |''Feels Like Home, Vol. 2'' – Israel & New Breed
|{{nominated}}
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|''Jesus at the Center: Live'' |''Jesus at the Center: Live''
| {{nom}} | {{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web|title=29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards|url=http://www.gospelflava.com/stellar/stellarresults-2014.pdf}}</ref> |<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gospelflava.com/stellar/stellarresults-2014.pdf|title=29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards|accessdate=February 19, 2021}}</ref>
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| "Secrets"<br><small>(shared with ])</small> | "Secrets"<br><small>(shared with ])</small>
| {{Nom}} | {{Nom}}
| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://emmyonline.tv/2019-daytime-emmy-awards/nominees-program-non-drama-2019-daytime-emmy-awards/ |title=The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations |publisher=emmyonline.tv and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences |accessdate=April 9, 2018 |year=2019 |location=New York |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321205243/https://emmyonline.tv/2019-daytime-emmy-awards/nominees-program-non-drama-2019-daytime-emmy-awards/ }}</ref> | <ref>{{cite web |url=https://emmyonline.tv/2019-daytime-emmy-awards/nominees-program-non-drama-2019-daytime-emmy-awards/ |title=The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations |publisher=emmyonline.tv and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences |access-date=April 9, 2018 |year=2019 |location=New York |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321205243/https://emmyonline.tv/2019-daytime-emmy-awards/nominees-program-non-drama-2019-daytime-emmy-awards/ }}</ref>
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== External links == == External links ==
* {{official website|israelandnewbreed.com}}
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* {{IMDb name|id=1815830|name=Israel Houghton}} * {{IMDb name|id=1815830|name=Israel Houghton}}
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American singer (born 1971)

Israel Houghton
Houghton in 2015Houghton in 2015
Background information
Also known asIsrael
Born (1971-05-19) May 19, 1971 (age 53)
Oceanside, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • producer
  • arranger
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Years active1997–present
LabelsIntegrity, RCA Inspiration, District 11
Spouse Meleasa Houghton ​ ​(m. 1994; div. 2016)​ Adrienne Bailon-Houghton ​ ​(m. 2016)​
Websiteisraelandnewbreed.com
Musical artist

Israel Houghton (/ˈhoʊtən/; born May 19, 1971) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, producer, and worship leader. His worship team is credited as Israel & New Breed.

Musical career

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Houghton produced an album by Michael Gungor, Bigger Than My Imagination, which was described as "one of the year's best worship albums" in a 2003 Christianity Today review.

Israel & New Breed

New Breed is the backing band of Israel Houghton. Many of Israel's album releases are credited to Israel & New Breed.

Discography

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Year Album details Peak chart positions
1997 Whisper It Loud
2001 New Season
  • Released: July 31
  • Label: Integrity
  • Format: CD
2001 Nueva Generación (Spanish version of New Season)
2002 Real
  • Released: October 29
  • Label: Integrity
  • Format: CD
  • No. 33 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 13 on Top Gospel Albums
2004 Live From Another Level
  • Released: May 4
  • Label: Integrity
  • Format: CD/DVD
  • No. 146 on Billboard 200
  • No. 5 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 1 on Top Gospel Albums
  • No. 3 on Heatseekers Albums
2005 Alive in South Africa
  • Released: October 25
  • Label: Integrity
  • Format: CD/DVD
  • No. 62 on Billboard 200
  • No. 3 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 2 on Top Gospel Albums
2006 A Timeless Christmas
  • Released: September 26
  • Label: Integrity
  • Format: CD
  • No. 40 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 11 on Top Gospel Albums
  • No. 32 on Top Holiday Albums
2007 A Deeper Level
  • Released: September 4
  • Label: Integrity
  • Format: CD/DVD
  • No. 48 on Billboard 200
  • No. 3 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 1 on Top Gospel Albums
2009 The Power of One
  • Released: March 24
  • Label: Integrity/Columbia
  • Format: CD/Digital download
  • No. 34 on Billboard 200
  • No. 1 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 1 on Top Gospel Albums
  • No. 19 on Digital Albums
2010 Love God, Love People
  • Released: August 31
  • Label: Integrity/Columbia
  • Format: CD/Digital download
  • No. 27 on Billboard 200
  • No. 1 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 1 on Top Gospel Albums
  • No. 18 on Digital Albums
2012 Decade (compilation)
  • Released: March 5
  • Label: Integrity
  • Format: CD/Digital download
  • No. 10 on Top Gospel Albums
2012 Jesus at the Center: Live
  • Released: August 14
  • Label: Integrity/Columbia
  • Format: CD/DVD
  • No. 32 on Billboard 200
  • No. 1 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 2 on Top Gospel Albums
  • No. 16 on Digital Albums
2013 Jesús En El Centro: En Vivo (Spanish version of Jesus at the Center: Live)
  • Released: August 14
  • Label: Integrity/Columbia
  • Format: CD/DVD
  • No. 23 on Top Latin Albums
  • No. 11 on Latin Pop Albums
  • No. 48 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 16 on Top Gospel Albums
2014 The Very Best of Israel & New Breed (compilation)
  • Released: January 19
  • Label: Integrity
  • Format: CD/Digital download
  • No. 34 on Top Gospel Albums
2015 Covered: Alive in Asia
  • Released: July 24
  • Label: RCA Inspiration
  • Format: CD/Digital download
  • No. 48 on Billboard 200
  • No. 1 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 1 on Top Gospel Albums
  • No. 11 on Digital Albums
2018 The Road To DeMaskUs
  • Released: September 28
  • Label: Provident Label Group/RCA
  • Format: CD/Digital download
  • No. 15 on Top Christian Albums
  • No. 2 on Top Gospel Albums
2021 Feels Like Home
  • Released: February 26
  • Label: District 11 Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download, vinyl

Other recordings

  • 2002: "Champions for Christ" – Hi5 (worship leader)
  • 2004: "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions (EMI Gospel)
  • 2003: "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & a Prayer (EMI Gospel)
  • 2002: We Speak to Nations (Lakewood Live; Integrity)
  • 2003: Cover the Earth (Lakewood Live; Integrity)
  • 2006: The Gift: A Christmas Presentation (Lakewood Live)
  • 2007: Free to Worship (Lakewood Live)
  • 2007: Moving Forward (Free Chapel Live)
  • 2008: Hope for Today Worship (Lakewood Live)
  • 2009: Free Chapel Live: Power of the Cross (Integrity)
  • 2009: New Breed Live: Generation Love
  • 2011: Echo: Forward Conference (Free Chapel Live)
  • 2014: Covenant Worship: Kingdom
  • 2014: Rey De Mi Universo (Lucía Parker)
  • 2016: Eres Mi Todo (Job González)
  • 2018: DeMaskUs

Personal life

Houghton is mixed race, he was born to a white mother and Afro-Jamaican father. Houghton and his college girlfriend had a son together.

In 1994, Houghton married Meleasa Houghton, with whom he had three children. They separated in 2015 and their divorce was finalized in February 2016. During his marriage, Houghton fathered two sons with his mistress, DeVawn Moreno.

On November 11, 2016, Houghton married singer and TV personality Adrienne Bailon in Paris, after several months of dating. In 2022, the couple welcomed their first child together, a son.

Awards and nominations

Among the awards that Houghton has won includes six Grammy Awards; three for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album and one for Best Traditional Gospel Album for Alive In South Africa.

GMA Dove Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2005 Male Vocalist of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year "Friend of God" Nominated
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Live from Another Level – Israel & New Breed Won
Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year "Again I Say Rejoice" Won
2006 Song of the Year "Friend of God" Nominated
Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year "Not Forgotten" Won
Praise & Worship Album of the Year Alive in South Africa – Israel & New Breed Nominated
Long Form Music Video of the Year Live From Another Level – Israel & New Breed Nominated
2007 Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year "Turn It Around" Won
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year It's Not Over Won
Choral Collection of the Year Again I Say Rejoice: Celebrating The Songs Of Israel Houghton – various artists Nominated
Long Form Music Video of the Year Alive In South Africa – Israel & New Breed Nominated
2008 Producer of the Year Nominated
Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year "Say So" Won
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year A Deeper Level Won
2010 Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year "Every Prayer" Nominated
Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year "The Power of One (Change the World)" Won
Urban Song of the Year "Just Wanna Say" (tie) Won
2011 Male Vocalist of the Year Nominated
Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year "You Hold My World" Nominated
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Love God, Love People Won
2014 Traditional Gospel Album of the Year Duets (shared with Donnie McClurkin, Asaph A. Ward, Aaron W. Lindsey, Trent Phillips, Justin Savage) Won
Grammy Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2005 Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album Live From Another Level – Israel and New Breed Nominated
2006 Best Gospel Song "Again I Say Rejoice" – Houghton & Aaron Lindsey Nominated
2007 Best Traditional Gospel Album Alive in South Africa Won
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album A Timeless Christmas – Israel and New Breed Nominated
Best Gospel Song "Not Forgotten" – Houghton and Aaron Lindsey Nominated
Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance "Not Forgotten" – Israel and New Breed Nominated
2008 Best Gospel Performance "With Long Life" – Israel and New Breed, featuring T-Bone (tie) Nominated
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album A Deeper Level – Israel and New Breed Won
2010 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album The Power Of One Won
Best Gospel Performance "You Hold My World" Nominated
Best Gospel Song "Every Prayer" – shared with Dayna Caddell, Aaron Lindsey & Ricardo Sanchez (co-writers) Nominated
2011 Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album Love God, Love People Won
2013 Best Contemporary Christian Music Song "Your Presence Is Heaven" (tie); Houghton & Micah Massey, songwriters Won
Best Gospel Album Jesus at the Center: Live – Israel & New Breed Nominated
2015 Best Gospel Performance/Song "How Awesome Is Our God" – Israel & NewBreed, featuring Yolanda Adams; Neville Diedericks, Israel & Meleasa Houghton, songwriters Nominated
Best Gospel Album Covered: Alive In Asia – Israel & New Breed Won
2021 Best Contemporary Christian Music Album Feels Like Home, Vol. 2 – Israel & New Breed Nominated
Stellar Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2005 Artist of the Year Live from Another Level Nominated
Male Vocalist of the Year Won
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Won
Producer of the Year Nominated
2006 Video of the Year Nominated
2007 Male Vocalist of the Year ALIVE in South Africa Nominated
CD of the Year Nominated
Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Nominated
Urban/Inspirational Single / Performance of the Year "Turn It Around" – Israel & New Breed Nominated
2008 Group / Duo of the Year Live: A Deeper Level – Israel & New Breed Nominated
Contemporary CD of the Year Nominated
Praise and Worship CD of the Year Nominated
2010 Male Vocalist of the Year The Power of One Nominated
Praise and Worship CD of the Year Nominated
2012 Male Vocalist of the Year Nominated
Producer of the Year Nominated
Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Nominated
Praise and Worship CD of the Year Nominated
2014 Group / Duo of the Year Jesus at the Center: Live Nominated
Daytime Emmy Awards
Year Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2019 Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program "Secrets"
(shared with Adrienne Houghton) 		Nominated

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