INFORMATION
| Artist Birtday : | 19/05/1971(Age 55) |
| Born In : | Oceanside, California, USA |
| Occupation(s) : | Gospel/Christian Music Singer Worship Leader Songwriter Music Producer Multi-instrumentalist |
| Genres : | Gospel Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) Worship |
Israel Houghton is an American Christian singer, worship leader, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He was born on May 19, 1971, in California, USA. He is best known as the founder and leader of the worship collective Israel & New Breed, a group celebrated for its vibrant, multicultural worship sound.
Israel was raised in a diverse family background and grew up heavily involved in church life. His love for music began early, and by his late teens he was already serving actively in worship ministry. His upbringing — marked by exposure to different cultures and church expressions — shaped his passion for creating worship music that crosses racial, stylistic, and denominational lines.
In 1995, Israel and his then-wife founded New Breed Ministries, bringing together gifted musicians and singers from various backgrounds. This eventually birthed Israel & New Breed, a group known for energetic live worship recordings and a blend of gospel, contemporary Christian music, jazz, rock, reggae, and soul. Their early projects, such as New Season and Live From Another Level, established Israel as a defining voice in modern worship.
Israel Houghton has won multiple prestigious awards, including several Grammy Awards, Dove Awards, and Stellar Awards, with albums like Alive in South Africa and The Power of One earning global recognition. Many of his songs have become church favorites around the world, reinforcing his influence on both gospel and contemporary worship music.
Beyond recording, Israel has served as a worship leader at Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas, and continues to travel internationally for concerts, worship events, and ministry. His mission has always been to promote unity in the body of Christ through worship that is diverse, heartfelt, and spiritually transformative.
Israel’s music is known for blending Gospel, Contemporary Christian Music (CCM), Worship, and elements of Jazz, Rock, Reggae, and Soul, creating a sound that appeals across cultures and generations.
