Israel Houghton to headline Gospel Fest

February 2, 2017 at 12:00a.m.

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Israel Houghton and New Breed will be the headliner of this year’s 2DE Gospel Fest, to be July 9 on Central Square, downtown.

Houghton is a five-time Grammy Award winner. His chart-topping songs include “Power of One” and “New Season.”

Tickets for the Gospel Fest, now in its third year, are $20 and can be purchased at 2DeepEvents.com. VIP tickets are also available.

Gates will open at 2 p.m., with music starting at 3 p.m. The hosts will be pastors Danielle Gutierrez and Todd Johnson.