Alvin Martin Slaughter (born July 17, 1955) is an American

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ian,

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, and singer-songwriter. Slaughter is based out of New York City, where he was a member of the

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until the early 1990s, when he was signed by

Integrity Music Integrity Music is part of the David C Cook nonprofit group. Founded as a direct-to-consumer music club in 1987 as ''Integrity Music'', Integrity was at the forefront of contemporary worship music's widespread popularity of praise and worship mu ...

and began his solo career. He has been nominated for several

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and performed on the TBN television network. He is married to Joy Slaughter, where they together reside in New York. Slaughter is no longer signed to Integrity Music and hasn't released any official music since 2008. Alvin continues to travel and perform Christian Concerts with his wife sharing from her experiences as a former Missionary to Haiti, and life experiences. He can be contacted and booked at www.AlvinSlaughter.com

Discography

*''Revive Us Again'' (

Hosanna! Music Integrity Music is part of the David C Cook nonprofit group. Founded as a direct-to-consumer music club in 1987 as ''Integrity Music'', Integrity was at the forefront of contemporary worship music's widespread popularity of praise and worship m ...

, 1994) U.S. Contemporary Christian No. 34

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Allmusic.com, ''Passim''. *'' God Can'' ( Hosanna Music, 1996) U.S. Contemporary Christian No. 22 *''

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, 1997) U.S. Contemporary Christian No. 38 *'' Rain Down!'' ( Hosanna Music, 2000) U.S. Contemporary Christian No. 27 *'' On the Inside'' (

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, 2003) U.S. Gospel No. 23 *''

The Faith Life ''The Faith Life!'' is the fifth contemporary worship music album originally released in the U.S. with worship leader Alvin Slaughter by Integrity/ Hosanna! Music. The album was recorded live at Covenant Love Family Church in Fayetteville, North ...

'' (Epic, 2005) U.S. Gospel No. 41 *''Overcomer'' (

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, 2008)

References

External links

Official websiteArtist's label page
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