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LAS VEGAS - Last year, local songstress Makenna Barron made the top ten in the National Finals Rodeo National Anthem Contest. This year, the talented 10-year-old again made the top ten by popular vote, and was then chosen by a selection committee as one of the top three youth competitors.

Barron’s goal last year was to sing the National Anthem at all of the Big 4 Rodeo Association rodeos in one year. She didn’t make her goal of singing at the NFR last year, but is giving it another shot this year and is already one step closer.

Popular voting reopened on Sept. 26, and will determine which youth singer will perform at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The polls will remain open through Oct. 6, and individuals can vote once each day.

In order for a vote to be counted, a selection must be made in the open category as well as the youth category. Enter an email address and the code at the bottom of the page and click “submit” to have your vote count.

Auditions and voting can be found at http://www.nfrexperience.com/promos/NFRAnthem_2016.