How Sweet The Sound Returns

After a successful 2008 inaugural run, Verizon Wireless presents the 2009 edition of the How Sweet The Sound church choir competition. This national competition gives church choirs in 11 cities the opportunity to perform and compete for the title of "The Best Church Choir in America" and up to $50,000 in cash and prizes. GRAMMY award-winning singer, producer, and choir director Donald Lawrence is returning as emcee for the tour while Stellar award winning artist Marvin Sapp is resuming his role as tour judge. Registration for the competition is open through June 15, 2009 with tour stops in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Memphis, Newark, Oakland, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C..