Fan Awards Ballot made available online
Yesterday, Singing News posted their top 10 Fan Awards ballot online. The link might only work for logged-in subscribers.
This move could have long-lasting implications. This could lead to a higher percentage of Singing News subscribers voting, and could also lead to a higher percentage of young readers voting. It could just be my experience, but younger people seem to be more likely to go forward with something if it involves filling out a web form rather than addressing and stamping an envelope.
Of course, long-term, Singing News could save out on a massive amount of printing and tabulation costs if they moved the poll to be web-only. This would almost certainly hurt the Fan Awards strength of more traditional groups like the Inspirations and the McKameys.
Comment by Donna (April 16, 2008, 6:29 am)
I love it!
Comment by Seaton (April 16, 2008, 7:32 am)
Kudos!!
Comment by Steven (April 16, 2008, 9:53 am)
Just voted…easy and great! Thanks singing news…and i hope it encourages the younger voters to vote on what they like…as long as the true winners win!
Comment by Paul (April 16, 2008, 8:54 pm)
Thanks Daniel. I may not have known about this otherwise. It was quick and easy, and this was actually the first time I have voted.
Comment by Daniel J. Mount (April 16, 2008, 8:54 pm)
You’re welcome!
Comment by Daniel J. Mount (April 16, 2008, 8:55 pm)
By the way, if you wouldn’t mind, I would be fascinated to hear who you (as a first-time voter) selected.
Comment by Andrew S. (April 16, 2008, 11:24 pm)
Hey…I doubt it would hurt the McKameys and Inspirations fans’ votes. I got an e-mail today from the McKameys stating that it was available and what categories for which they were eligible. IMO-I think the whole awards series will work a whole lot easier…
Comment by Paul (April 16, 2008, 11:31 pm)
Favorite Artist: Ivan Parker
Mixed Group: Hoppers
Male Quartet: Kingdom Heirs
Trio: Talley Trio
Soloist: Ivan Parker
Male Singer: Arthur Rice
Female Singer: Lauren Talley
Horizon Individual: Jeremy Lile
Horizon Group: Old Paths
Young Artist: Nick Trammell
Tenor: Jerry Martin
Lead: Arthur Rice
Baritone: Mark Trammell
Bass: Jeff Chapman
Soprano: Lauren Talley
Alto: Libbi Stuffle
Musician: Jeff Stice
Songwriter: Ronny Hinson
Album: Dove Bros, Never the Same