Christian Music News

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Multi-talented singer, songwriter and author Jeff Slaughter, best known to millions as the composer of some of Vacation Bible School's most beloved songs, celebrates the release today of his highly-anticipated new CD, Under God, on iTunes. The album released to brick and mortar retail stores October 1.

"My hope is to have everyone and his or her brother download the new CD on iTunes on the same day so we can create some real excitement on the iTunes chart!" Slaughter says.

"Under God has a lot of songs about loving God's Word and being in God's Word," Slaughter says. "Inspiration for this CD came from personal situations, and my passion and heart has come through. I'm thrilled to enter this new season of life, making music for not only kids, but also families and my own heart. Okay, everybody, help me make this project go viral!"

In the days leading up to the CD's release, Slaughter has been touring and doing numerous media interviews, including Campus Crusade For Christ, where he taped radio interviews and toured the ministry's Orlando, Fla., headquarters last week, and Trinity Broadcasting Network's Praise The Lord, where he was a guest along with Michael W. Smith, Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton, Fox News' Kelly Wright and host Jason Crabb.

As a talented songsmith, Slaughter has penned such hit songs as Point of Grace's chart-topper "One More Broken Heart," and as a formidable sideman he has shared the stage with multiple music superstars, including Amy Grant, Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Loretta Lynn, Conway Twitty and Suzy Bogguss. Experts estimate approximately 46 million children have sung the songs Slaughter composed for LifeWay Christian Resources and Brentwood-Benson Music Publication's Vacation Bible School programs.

Now the singer/songwriter is taking center stage with the release of his latest CD, Under God.

"Of all the projects I've done through the years, I've spent more time on and poured more of myself into this one than any before! I am so excited to finally get to share it!"  Slaughter recalls. "What a blessing to get to work on it with two of my most favorite people (and producers) in the world, Preston and Spencer Dalton! Hope you enjoy!."

"Jeff Slaughter is one of the most passionate songwriters I've worked with in 18 years of publishing," says Johnathan Crumpton, vice president, Brentwood-Benson Music Publications. "You know he is going to pray carefully over the song and then give it 110 percent effort. His love for God...(is) evident in the way he lives, the way he talks and the way he writes."