Israel Houghton | |
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![]() Houghton in 2015
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Background information | |
Also known as | Israel |
Born |
Oceanside, California, U.S. |
May 19, 1971
Genres | Contemporary Christian music, gospel, praise & worship, Soul |
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Instruments | Vocals, guitar, keyboards |
Years active | 1997–present |
Labels | Integrity, RCA Inspiration |
Website | israelhoughton |
Israel Houghton (pronounced, hoh’-tin; born May 19, 1971) is an American Christian music singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader. Houghton is usually credited as Israel & New Breed.
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.
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.
Houghton was married to Meleasa Houghton for more than 21 years. On November 11, 2016, Houghton married singer and TV personality Adrienne Bailon in Paris.