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ALABASTER – Local gospel singer and author Sanchez Tanniehill is asking the public to help him in his quest to become the Gospel Choice Music Awards’ Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year.

Tanniehill made it through the first round of voting, which took place from March 10-31. Now he needs the community’s help in the final round of voting, which ends April 30. One vote is allowed per person.

To vote, go to Pollmill.com/f/7-contemporary-christian-artist-of-the-year-gcma-2020-finalist-gkxy9w1/answers/new.fullpage.

After voting, go to the Sanchez Tanniehill Facebook page and let him know that you voted. The names of those who voted will be entered into a prize drawing.

The Gospel Choice Music Awards will celebrate its 26th anniversary with an annual awards show in Atlanta in August. Awards are given in 31 categories that cover church bands and choirs, radio stations, spoken word, instrumental music and much more.

The awards show will feature music, mime, dance and award recognitions. For more information, go to Gospelchoicemusicawards.com/.