Israel Houghton
Encyclopedia
Other recordings
- "Champions for Christ" - Hi5 (Worship Leader, 2002)
- "Where Are the Fathers?" from He-Motions (EMI Gospel, 2004)
- "Send Me to the Nations" from A Wing & A Prayer (EMI Gospel, 2003)
- Lakewood Live: We Speak to Nations (Integrity, 2002)
- Lakewood Live: Cover the Earth (Integrity, 2004)
- Lakewood Live: The Gift
- Lakewood Live: Free to Worship
- Free Chapel Live: Moving Forward
- Lakewood Live: Hope for Today Worship
- Free Chapel Live: Power of the Cross (Integrity, 2009)
- New Breed Live: Generation Love (2009)
Awards
| Year | Award-giving body | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Stellar Awards Stellar Awards The Stellar Awards is the first Gospel Music Awards show in the country, honoring Gospel Music Artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music Industry. The Stellar Awards ranks high in status as the only Gospel Music television awards program syndicated in... |
Male Vocalist of the Year for Live from Another Level |
| 2005 | Stellar Awards Stellar Awards The Stellar Awards is the first Gospel Music Awards show in the country, honoring Gospel Music Artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the Gospel Music Industry. The Stellar Awards ranks high in status as the only Gospel Music television awards program syndicated in... |
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year for Live from Another Level |
| 2004 | Dove Awards | CD of the Year for Live from Another Level |
| 2004 | Dove Awards | Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year for "Again I Say Rejoice" |
| 2006 | Grammy Awards | Best Traditional Gospel Album for "Alive in South Africa" |
| 2008 | Grammy Awards | Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for " A Deeper Level" |
| 2010 | Grammy Awards | Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for "The Power Of One" |
| 2011 | Grammy Awards | Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album for "Love God. Love People." |
Personal life
He is of mixed heritage, Jamaican and French-as told by him personally-and was raised in a Mexican-American neighborhood. He and his wife Meleasa, and his three children, Mariah, Israel 'Sonny Boy' and Milan 'Lillie' currently reside in Houston, Texas.External links
- Biography by Israel's Label
- CBN Interview with Israel Houghton
- Israel Houghton at the Two Days of Hope conference