Singer/songwriter, worship leader and author Jeff Slaughter, best known to millions as the composer behind some of Vacation Bible School's most beloved songs, will appear on tonight's episode of the Trinity Broadcasting Network's (TBN)Praise The Lord. The show, hosted by Jason Crabb, wasrecently taped in front of a studio audience at TBN's Nashville studio. Slaughter performs music from his upcoming CD, Under God, due out October 1, and alsodiscusses his autobiography, It's All True: Walking By Faith In A Funky World, which was released in May. The show is scheduled to air on TBN from 9-11 p.m. C.T. and will re-air at 4 p.m. C.T. Monday. Following the broadcasts, the episode will be available at the TBN archives. The show will also feature guests Michael W. Smith, Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton, Fox News reporter and host of America's News Headquarters Kelly Wright and Shaffer Band. "Being a part of Praise The Lord was such a blessing for me," Slaughter says. "What an honor to join Jason, Michael, Scott and Kelly in sharing stories about the amazing things

Jeff Slaughter, left, chats backstage at TBN'sPraise The Lord with host Jason Crabb, center, and Kelly Wright, Fox News reporter and host of America's News Headquarters. (McCain & Co. Public Relations photo)

the Lord has done in our lives. It was especially sweet for me because my mother loved the show and always wanted me to be on it. I know she is turning somersaults in Heaven!"  Grammy Award-winning recording artist Michael W. Smith, who will appear alongside Slaughter on tonight's episode of Praise The Lord, has endorsed Slaughter's book, along with his wife, Debbie."We know you'll be touched by Jeff's honesty and humor (and amazing songwriting talent, which can't help but shine through in these pages!)," says Debbie and Michael W. Smith. It's All True is available at major retailers, including LifeWay Christian Bookstores, Barnes and Noble, Books-A-Million and Amazon. For more information about Slaughter, Under God, and It's All True.