Israel Houghton (/ˈhoʊtən/; born May 19, 1971) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, producer, and worship leader.

Houghton is mixed race, he was born to a white mother and Afro-Jamaican father.

[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.

[8] 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.