Online voting opens for "How Sweet the Sound"

Online voting is now open for Verizon's "How Sweet the Sound Gospel Celebration."

Gospel music lovers can visit www.HowSweetTheSound.com to review and vote on video essays submitted by the choirs who will perform during the regional event, which will be held Sept. 17 at Philips Arena.

Voting runs through Aug. 31. In their video essays, choirs  share their personal mission, the impact their music ministry has on the local community and how they help those in need.