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The following are the Top 20 fan-voted winners in the category of Local Southern Gospel Artists as voted on by way of Country Atlanta polling. The Light was a co-presenter of the 2013 gospel polls. Polling took place May 5 - 26, and these are the winners, with the Top Five receiving top highlight, and subgenre winner breakdowns:
1. FRANKIE WILSON
Where Based: Buford
Websites: www.facebook.com/FrankieWilsonMinistries, www.reverbnation.com/frankiewilson
Other Information: Frankie is the first artist to win the Southern Gospel title twice. He also runs a regular podcast called 'The Frankie Wilson Gospel Show' at www.spreaker.com/user/frankiewilson
2. THE MITCHELLS
Members: Jerry and Shirley Mitchell, Perry House
Where Based: Athens
Website: www.gospelgigs.com/themitchells
Other Information: The Mitchells finish at No. 2 for the second year in a row and repeat as the top group in the survey
3. THE SPIRITUAL VOICES
Members: James and Brenda Branson, June (last name not reported)
Where Based: Dahlonega
Websites: www.thespiritualvoices.com, www.facebook.com/pages/The-Spiritual-Voices/120410604678717
Other Information: The Spiritual Voices have been singing traditional gospel music for more than 40 years
4. HOLY REIGN
Members: Jerry Taylor-guitar, vocals; Denice Taylor-vocals; Jeff Smith-drums, Lindsey Taylor-bass guitar, vocals
Where Based: Monroe
Websites: www.holyreign.com, www.facebook.com/HolyReign, www.reverbnation.com/holyreign
Other Information: Holy Reign is a Christian music ministry whose members have spent more than 25 years ministering through their songs and testimony
5. SOLID FOUNDATION
Members: Ellen Treadwell, Jeff Pate, Phil Bishop
Where Based: Carrollton
Websites: www.solidfoundationtrio.weebly.com, www.facebook.com/pages/Solid-Foundation/133370803471147, www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandid=1276713
Other Information: Solid Foundation began singing at their home church, Cross Plains Christian Church in Carrollton, before branching out to the road
TOP 6 - 20:
6. Enlisted, Rockmart
www.enlisted4Him.com
7. Lisa Herald, Dalton
www.lisaheraldministries.com
8. The Bridgemans, Cumming
www.thebridgemans.com
9. Logan Smith, Covington
www.logansmithministries.com
10. Christian Heritage, Villa Rica
www.chgospel.net
11. Melanie And Dale, Covington
www.melanieanddale.com
12. The Stephens Sisters, Lula
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Stephens-Sisters/198383177671
13. Bobby Allen, Winder
www.bobbysinging.com
14. In His Steps, Roopville
www.inhisstepsmusic.org
15. Tracy Maxwell, Nicholson
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Maxwells/140004822956
16. Saved By Grace, Carrollton
www.savedbygraceqt.com
17. Strait Way, Alpharetta
straitwayofalpharetta.site90.net
18. The Homeland Boys, Flowery Branch
No Website
19. Liberty, Cumming
www.thelibertyquartet.org
20. David Gresham, Douglasville
www.reverbnation.com/davidgresham
Top Male Vocalist: Frankie Wilson, Buford, www.facebook.com/FrankieWilsonMinistries
Top Female Vocalist: Lisa Herald, Dalton, www.lisaheraldministries.com
Top Group/Band: The Mitchells, Athens, www.gospelgigs.com/themitchells
Top Duet: The Bridgemans, Cumming, www.thebridgemans.com
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