Israel Houghton is a well-known singer from the United States. He is not only a great singer but also a good songwriter and producer.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Israel Houghton |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Israel Houghton |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 51 years old |
| Birth Date: | 19 May 1971 |
| Birth Place: | Oceanside, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.67 m |
| Weight: | 80 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Adrienne Bailon (m. 2016), Meleasa Houghton (m. 1994–2016) |
| Children: | Yes (Mariah Houghton, Israel Houghton Sonny, Jordan Houghton, Milan Houghton) |
| Profession: | American Christian music singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $10 million |
Israel Houghton Biography
Israel Houghton was born on May 19, 1971, in Oceanside, California, USA. He excels at Christian music as well as other genres such as rock, jazz, gospel, and reggae. His performance is excellent, and he has gained a lot of popularity. He has given spiritual singing a new direction. He enjoys traveling.
Israel Houghton Age, Height, Weight
Israel Houghton was born on May 19, 1971; He is 51 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.67 meters, and his weight is 80 kilograms.
Career
In 1989, he began his singing career by joining a worship ministry. His performance was a classic from the beginning of his career. With his wife, Meleasa, he founded new breed ministries in 1995. Later, he added other top musicians and singers to his board of directors. In 1997, he released his first studio album, ‘Whisper it Loud and Way of the World,’ which was a huge success. It proves to be a watershed moment in Houghton’s career, and he becomes well-known as a result of his outstanding performance. He also released another 13 albums until 1997.
Michael Gungor’s album ‘Bigger than my imagination was released in 2001. It gains popularity in a very short period of time. His album was named ‘One of the year’s best worship albums’ by Christianity Today in 2003. In 2004, he released another classic album, ‘Life from another level.’ It was also given US gold certification. Among his other albums are ‘The Gift: A Christmas Presentation in 2006, Free to Worship and Moving Forward in 2007, Hope for Today Worship in 2008, Free Chapel Live in 2009, and Echo: Forward Conference in 2011.
Israel Houghton Achievements and awards
- Israel has received the GMA Dove Award seven times.
- In 2005, his album Life from Another Level-Israel & New Breed’ was named ‘Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year,’ and his song ‘Again I Say Rejoice’ was called ‘Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year.’
- In 2006, he was named a ‘Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year for his song ‘Not Forgotten.’
- In 2007, his album ‘It’s Not Over was named ‘Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year,’ and his song ‘Turn it Around’ was named ‘Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year.’
- In 2008, his song ‘Say so’ was named ‘Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year,’ and his album ‘A deeper level’ was named ‘Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year.’
- In 2010, his song ‘The Power of One won the GMA Dove Award for ‘Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year,’ and another song, ‘Just Wanna Say,’ won the award for ‘Urban Song of the Year.’
- His album ‘Love God, Love People’ was named a ‘Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year in 2011.
- In 2013, his other song, ‘Your Presence Is Heaven,’ won the Best Contemporary Christian Music Song award.’
- The well-known singer has won the ‘Grammy Award seven times.
- In 2007, his album ‘Alive in South Africa’ won a Grammy for ‘Best Traditional Gospel Album.’
Israel’s album ‘A Deeper Level-Israel and New Breed’ won the Grammy award for ‘Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album’ in 2008. - Israel’s albums ‘A Deeper Level-Israel and New Breed’ and ‘The Power of One won the award for ‘Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album’ in 2010.
- His album ‘Love God, Love People’ was named a ‘Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album’ in 2011.
- His song “Your Presence Is Heaven” won the award for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Song” in 2013.
Alive in Asia- Israel & New Breed,’ his album, won the award for ‘Best Gospel Album.’ - In 2005, he received a Stellar Award for the album Live from Another Level,’ for which he was named ‘Male Vocalist of the Year and ‘Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year.’
Israel Houghton’s Net Worth in 2024
Israel Houghton’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million as of February 2024. He amassed this fortune through his singing career. Aside from that, he makes a good living as a songwriter and producer. The majority of his earnings have come from the sales of his various albums. Working as a producer also adds significantly to his net worth.
Israel is a fantastic singer who has gained fame in the music industry for his outstanding performances on various albums. He acted as a miracle worker in Christian music, giving it a distinct identity in the field of music. He is a wonderful person with a lot of talent. His achievements during his career demonstrate his hard work and determination.
Israel Houghton Wife, Marriage
In 1994, Israel married a well-known American singer, Melissa Houghton. They created a great combination of two music lovers as well as a well-organized music industry. They have three children together, Mariah, Israel, and Milan. Unfortunately, they divorced in 2016 after twenty-one years of happily married life. In 2016, Israel married his second wife, ‘Adrienne Bailon.’ She is a television host.
