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| Israel Houghton is a 6x Grammy Award winning and world-renowned music artist. Israel is mostly known for his impact in Christian and Gospel music. He's best known for his songs Alpha & Omega, Friend of God, Power of One and Moving Forward. Israel changed the sound of worship music combining CCM and Gospel, influencing many other artists in the same space. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/israel-houghton/15204357<ref>{{cite web |last1=Houghton |first1=Israel |title=Musical Career |url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/israel-houghton/15204357 |website=Apple Music |publisher=Apple Music}}</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== | ||
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| Israel Houghton | |
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 Houghton in 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Israel |
| Born | (1971-05-19) May 19, 1971 (age 53) Oceanside, California, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Integrity, RCA Inspiration, District 11 |
| Website | israelandnewbreed |
- Article covers the singer Israel Houghton and the musical formation Israel & New Breed
Israel Houghton (/ˈhoʊtən/; born May 19, 1971) is an American Christian music singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader. Houghton is usually credited as Israel & New Breed.
Musical career
Israel Houghton is a 6x Grammy Award winning and world-renowned music artist. Israel is mostly known for his impact in Christian and Gospel music. He's best known for his songs Alpha & Omega, Friend of God, Power of One and Moving Forward. Israel changed the sound of worship music combining CCM and Gospel, influencing many other artists in the same space. https://music.apple.com/us/artist/israel-houghton/15204357
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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| 1997 | Whisper It Loud
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| 2001 | New Season
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| 2001 | Nueva Generación (Spanish version of New Season)
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| 2002 | Real
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| 2004 | Live From Another Level
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| 2005 | Alive in South Africa
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| 2006 | A Timeless Christmas
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| 2007 | A Deeper Level
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| 2009 | The Power of One
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| 2010 | Love God, Love People
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| 2012 | Decade (compilation)
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| 2012 | Jesus at the Center: Live
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| 2013 | Jesús En El Centro: En Vivo (Spanish version of Jesus at the Center: Live)
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| 2014 | The Very Best of Israel & New Breed (compilation)
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| 2015 | Covered: Alive in Asia
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| 2018 | The Road To DeMaskUs
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| 2021 | Feels Like Home
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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
- 2018: DeMaskUs
Personal life
On November 11, 2016, Houghton married singer and TV personality Adrienne Bailon in Paris, after several months of dating.
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.
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | "Give Me Your Eyes" – 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 | ||
| Best Gospel Album | Jesus at the Center: Live – Israel & NewBreed | 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 | ||
| Stellar Awards | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
| 2019 | Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program | "Secrets" (shared with Adrienne Houghton) |
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References
- Houghton, Israel. "Musical Career". Apple Music. Apple Music.
- Lakewood Church web site - url: "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved February 23, 2009.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - "Adrienne Bailon Is Married — See the Photo from the Stunning Paris Wedding". November 11, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2017.
- GMA Releases 36th Dove Award Nominees List at The Christian Post; Camacho, Justin (February 9, 2005)
- ^ "Past Winners". doveawards.com.
- ^ "37th Annual GMA Awards Nominations & Winners". About.com. February 9, 2011. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved April 10, 2011.
- ^ Nominations Announced for 38th GMA Dove Awards on CBN.com
- Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards at CBN.com (February 14, 2008)
- "47th Annual Grammy Award Nominations". GospelFlava.com.
- "The Complete List of Grammy Nominations". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. December 8, 2005. p. 3.
- ^ "Grammy Award Winners". The Recording Academy. Archived from the original on October 2, 2009.
- "The 49th Annual Grammy Awards Nominees List". National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on December 20, 2006.
- ^ "The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards Roundup: Gospel Field". National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
- "Grammy 2008 Winners List". MTV. February 10, 2008.
- "Grammy Nomination List". Archived from the original on December 8, 2007.
- "53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees And Winners: Gospel Field". The Recording Academy.
- "52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees And Winners: Gospel Field". The Recording Academy.
- "2013 Grammy Nominations Revealed *Updated*". ThatGrapeJuice.
- "20th Annual Stellar Award Winners". GospelFlava.com.
- "21st Annual Stellar Award Winners". GospelFlava.com.
- "22nd Annual Stellar Award Winners". GospelFlava.com.
- "23rd Annual Stellar Award Winners". GospelFlava.com.
- "25th Annual Stellar Award Winners". GospelFlava.com.
- "27th Annual Stellar Award Winners". GospelFlava.com.
- "29th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards" (PDF).
- "The 45th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations". New York: emmyonline.tv and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2019. Archived from the original on March 21, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- CBN Interview with Israel Houghton
- Powell, Mark Allan (2002). Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (First printing ed.). Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers. p. 438. ISBN 1-56563-679-1.
External links
- Official website of Israel & New Breed
- Israel Houghton Facebook
- Biography by Israel's Label
- Israel & New Breed at AllMusic
- Israel Houghton at IMDb
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