Here are a few of the most common questions we receive about our 2009 Great Annual Giveaway entry rules — along with the answers. If you have any further questions which aren't answered here or in the posted rules themselves, feel free to drop me a note asking for clarification: paul@thegospelgreats.com.

  Is it a problem if I submit entries for two different weeks on the same day? (I know there is a restriction against multiple entries.)

  No. The only limitation is one entry for each of the four weeks — one for week #1, one for week #2, and so on. Actually, they can all be sent in on the same day, if you wish, but they must be separate entries (separate postcards or separate web entries). The "multiple entry" restriction prohibits multiple entrys for the same week, not entries for different weeks sent on the same day. Note that submitting them all in time for the monthly deadline may miss some of the interim deadlines for weekly prizes. 
 
  The giveaway is almost over. Is it too late to send in entries for the early weeks of the giveaway?

  No. The 2009 deadline for entries is April 6, 2009, and all entries received by then for any or all four weeks will qualify.  

  I didn't get to hear the first two weeks of the giveaway and am unable to enter for those weeks. Can I enter for just the final two weeks?

  Absolutely. Even one correct entry qualifies you for all of the monthly prizes, including the Grand Prize. We encourage you, if possible, to enter for each of the four weeks because that simply gives you a better chance of winning. (Four entries are better than one, obviously.)

  I think my computer messed up and sent the same entry twice. Am I disqualified?

  Not necessarily. We make allowances for the vagaries of modern technology. If you're concerned about it, just drop an e-mail to the contest judge about it.

  Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to take that cruise if I would win. Is there any point of entering anyway?

  Oh, absolutely. There are hundreds of "points" to entering. Remember we have many hundreds of other prizes, including two other major music events, Singing News trial subscriptions and plenty of CDs, to give away. We'd like you to get one of those prizes. If you should be drawn as the cruise winner, we'll work with you, according to your wishes. We do have some options for you.

  I missed the second program and then heard you on the air later saying to ask around to see if someone heard the Key Word and would give it to me. I called the station, but they wouldn't give it to me.

  They're not supposed to. Under the rules of the giveaway, neither stations nor our office are (normally) to give out the Key Word information other than on the air during the program. What we do encourage is for you to ask your friends who may have heard the program. Perhaps they would be willing to share the information with you. In any case, asking around helps promote The Gospel Greats program — and we do appreciate whatever you can do in this regard.

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