Registration Open For Verizon Wireless' How Sweet the Sound Competition To Find 'The Best Church Choir in America' For 2010

Now in its third year, How Sweet the Sound -- a national competition created by Verizon Wireless -- gives church choirs nationwide a chance to win the title of "The Best Church Choir in America" and up to $50,000 in cash and prizes.

How Sweet the Sound is much more than a singing competition for choirs -- it is an opportunity to celebrate the unique ways that music connects people within their communities. Interested choir representatives can visit www.HowSweetTheSound.com or select Verizon Wireless retail locations for more information and to register for a chance to compete at concerts that will take place in the following cities:

"We are excited to expand How Sweet the Sound to add Jacksonville, Cleveland and Charlotte and to bring the joy of Gospel music to a new audience," said Joe Saracino, vice president of marketing for Verizon Wireless.  "Gospel is a genre that attracts people from all walks of life, and we are proud to have created a program that celebrates music and recognizes the many volunteers who make church choirs such an important part of the community."

Last year, Atlanta West Pentecostal Church Choir was named the overall winner for the How Sweet the Sound tour.  According to choir director Brandon Frazier, the choir is using its prize money to record its first Gospel music album.