Israel Houghton is a prolific worship leader, musician, songwriter, producer, and recording artist. His music ministry has spanned 25 years. Israel is the recipient of five Grammy Awards, 13 Dove Awards, two Stellar Awards, a Soul Train Music Award, and many more. In 1995, Israel formed New Breed Ministries that gave way to his debut release in 1997, Whisper It Loud.
Since that time, Israel has released 11 solo and group albums, and has consistently been a commercial success with Billboard chart toppers New Season, Power Of One, and Jesus At The Center. He achieved Gold-selling albums with Alive In South Africa and Live From Another Level.
Israel is known for injecting contemporary gospel and worship with a blazing energy that has made him among the most influential tastemakers in his field. As a singer, composer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and worship leader, he has created a canon of songs that have become standards in houses of faith around the globe. Israel has amassed a legion of fans while blasting down musical barriers, and drawing together people of all races, ages, and cultures through worship.
Israel practices what he preaches by supporting social justice efforts. This includes serving as a spokesman for the international relief/aid organization World Vision and by supporting medical and mercy missions.
Talent| Posted August 03, 2010
I'm a big fan of Israel Houghton's work. I can remember the first time I heard his style and I looked forward to attempting it with our choir. I'm not such a fan of the church Israel leads worship at, but his talent surpasses any doubt in my mind that its God-given, regardless of the distractions he may face on Sunday morning.
jus amazing| Posted May 21, 2010
i'm a teenager who deals with a lot of things. listening to your music makes me cry with joyful tears.your'e music is just an inspiration to me and my family. after,listening to your music almost everyday , it touches and inspires me to know i can make it when i go through things. so please keep doing what your'e doing and i'm wantin for another CD of yours to come out! god with bless u :-)
Average| Posted February 06, 2010
There isn't enough songs on any of his cds that are good enough to make me want to buy them, so I just get them individually. But he does have soem really good songs.
Great worship music!| Posted January 17, 2010
Love the song "You Are Good" we sing it at my youth group all the time it's such a fun song to praise the Lord :D
Moving Forward...| Posted January 13, 2010
...Is a song I needed to hear...and this man has written some God-inspired songs for us to be encouraged by.