Israel Houghton
American singer (born 1971)
Israel Houghton
Houghton in 2015
Also known as Israel 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 active 1997–present Labels Integrity , RCA Inspiration, District 11Spouse
Meleasa Houghton
(
m. 1994;
div. 2016)
Website israelandnewbreed .com
Musical artist
Israel Houghton (; 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.[ 1]
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
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)[ 2]
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.[ 3] 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.[ 4] During his marriage, Houghton fathered two sons with his mistress, DeVawn Moreno.[ 5] [ 6]
On November 11, 2016, Houghton married singer and TV personality Adrienne Bailon in Paris, after several months of dating.[ 7] In 2022, the couple welcomed their first child together, a son.[ 8]
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 .
Stellar Awards
Year
Category
Nominated work
Result
Ref.
2005
Artist of the Year
Live from Another Level
Nominated
[ 24]
Male Vocalist of the Year
Won
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Won
Producer of the Year
Nominated
2006
Video of the Year
Nominated
[ 25]
2007
Male Vocalist of the Year
ALIVE in South Africa
Nominated
[ 26]
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
[ 27]
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
[ 28]
Praise and Worship CD of the Year
Nominated
2012
Male Vocalist of the Year
Nominated
[ 29]
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
[ 30]
References
^ "ChristianityToday album review" . ChristianityToday.com.
^ Lakewood Church web site - url: "Bookstore - Hope for Today" . Archived from the original on February 7, 2009. Retrieved February 23, 2009 .
^ "Israel Houghton - An Intimate Portrait of Worship" . Retrieved November 8, 2021 .
^ "Israel Houghton Repents, Gets Transparent About Divorce and Sins" . February 24, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2018 .
^ Thomasos, Christine (December 13, 2016). "Israel Houghton Child Support Case Reportedly Dropped" . christianpost.com . Retrieved January 20, 2020 .
^ Yomary, Tatayana (December 8, 2016). "Adrienne Bailon's Husband Israel Houghton Escapes Paternity, Child Support Suit" . Latin Times . Retrieved February 19, 2021 .
^ "Adrienne Bailon Is Married — See the Photo from the Stunning Paris Wedding" . November 11, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2017 .
^ "Adrienne Bailon and Husband Israel Houghton Welcome First Baby, a Son named Ever James Houghton" . Peoplemag . Retrieved October 23, 2023 .
^ GMA Releases 36th Dove Award Nominees List at The Christian Post; Camacho, Justin (February 9, 2005)
^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Past Winners" . doveawards.com .
^ a b c "37th Annual GMA Awards Nominations & Winners" . About.com. February 9, 2011. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved April 10, 2011 .
^ a b 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 . December 8, 2005. p. 3.
^ a b c d e "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.
^ a b "The 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards Roundup: Gospel Field" . National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. December 2, 2014. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved August 16, 2016 .
^ "Grammy 2008 Winners List" . MTV. February 10, 2008. Archived from the original on December 16, 2008.
^ "Grammy Nomination List" . Archived from the original on December 8, 2007.
^ "53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees And Winners: Gospel Field" . The Recording Academy . April 30, 2017.
^ "52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards Nominees And Winners: Gospel Field" . The Recording Academy . April 30, 2017.
^ "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) . Retrieved February 19, 2021 .
^ "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 .
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