Israel Houghton wins a new Grammy Award for “One Hallelujah”
The American gospel artist Israel Houghton continues to mark the history of contemporary Christian music. On February 2, 2025, during the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, Houghton won his seventh Grammy in the category Best performance/song gospel For the title “One Hallelujah”.
Exceptional collaboration
This new triumph is the fruit of a remarkable collaboration between Israel Houghton and other big names in Gospel:
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- Erica Campbell
- Jonathan McREYNOLDS
- Jekalyn Carr
Produced by Tribl Recordslabel associated with Integrity Music, “One Hallelujah” stands out as a unifying hymn, celebrating the diversity and power of contemporary gospel.
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An inspiring musical journey
Israel Houghton, born in California, is recognized for its unique merger style Gospel, R&B and multicultural praise. His career, marked by success, now has 7 Grammy Awards and 13 Dove Awards, making him one of the most influential artists on the current Gospel scene.
Israel Houghton's flagship titles
Among its most striking compositions, we find:
- “You are good” (2004): a hymn that has become essential in churches around the world.
- “Jesus at the Center” (2012): awarded a Grammy Award in 2013.
- “Moving Forward” (2009): adopted by many communities for his message of hope.
- “Alpha and omega” : A collaboration with New Breed having exceeded 6 million views on Youtube.
Israel Houghton's impact on Gospel music
The victory of Israel Houghton at the Grammy 2025 confirms its status as an icon of Contemporary gospel. Its ability to create bridges between different musical styles and cultures continues to inspire a new generation of artists and faithful.
Integrity Music, his record company, did not fail to celebrate this success on social networks, stressing the importance of Houghton in the Christian musical landscape.
This recognition strengthens the position of Israel Houghton as one of the most influential songwriters of its generation, whose work transcends the borders of the genus Gospel to reach an ever wider audience.
Sources:
- The Christian Beat
- Instagram of Integrity Music
- Al Jazeera
- Apple Music
