Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_4 (votes VARCHAR, artist VARCHAR, place VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the total number of votes Sahlene with a place below 1 has?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(votes) FROM table_name_4 WHERE artist = "sahlene" AND place > 1