A song written by Republic-Times editor Corey Saathoff is up for an award.

The tune “Slow Southern Rain,” written by Corey Saathoff and performed by his original country-rock band The Trophy Mules, is among five songs nominated in the 2013 Best of Riverfront Times Awards readers choice poll for “Best Local Single of the Past 12 Months.”

To vote in the poll, visit .

The Trophy Mules released its debut 10-song recording Sorry Motel in January. The album is available through most online music retailers, including iTunes, Amazon and CDBaby. The physical CD can also be purchased at www.CDBaby.com, Euclid Records in Webster Groves, Mo., and at the band’s live performances.

Saathoff formed The Trophy Mules in 2009 with mandolin-guitar player Larry Rosenhoffer of St. Louis and bassist Dan Huffman of Belleville. Drummer Dave Clark and pedal steel player Scott Swartz round out the current band lineup.

The Riverfront Times recently praised the band’s music as “exceptionally well-played, pleasant country/Americana.”

For more information on The Trophy Mules, or to listen to some of the band’s material, visit www.reverbnation.com/thetrophymules.