A PETITION TO STOP MONOPOLIZATION OF RADIO AIRPLAY BY THE MAJOR RECORD LABLES AND RADIO NETWORKS , AND TO FORCE BMI TO PAY UNPAID ROYALTIES

A PETITION TO STOP THE MONOPOLIZATION OF RADIO AIRPLAY BY THE MAJOR RECORD LABELS AND RADIO NETWORKS, AND TO FORCE BMI TO PAY UNPAID ROYALTIES



Because the major record labels, and several large radio network conglomerates completely control which artists receive radio airplay for their product, thus restricting airplay to only the artists who are signed to major record labels, Independent Recording Artists find it very difficult if not impossible to book lucrative concert dates and successfully market their product, even though that product is just as viable and commercial as that put out by the major artists.

Additionally, Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) is failing to pay most if not all Independent Artists performance and airplay royalties that are contractually required by law, reducing their income to a fraction of what it should be. BMI must be forced to account for, and pay, all monies owed to all artists entitled to that compensation.

Therefore we make this legal petition to the courts of this land and plead that they take appropriate action to grant Independent Artists their GOD given right to write, record, and perform their music as their desire and talent allow. This is the constitutionally guaranteed right of every American, and monopolies are a violation of the law of this land.

We also make this petition based on the facts that we have been the victims of age discrimination, and discriminated against as small business operators. It is a printed fact that many Country Music Legends, as well as other older artists, have been discriminated against based on their age alone.

We call for the courts to hear these matters with trial by jury, and then act accordingly to force the defendants in these actions to cease and desist their discriminatory activities and practices.

After reading this petition, please add your signature if you agree with us that it is long past time to right these wrongs. Then pass it along to everyone you know who agrees with you. Please accept the heartfelt thanks of the Country Legends Association for your support of our Country Legends, as well as up and coming Classic/Traditional Country Artists. Its all about Fan Demand for Classic Country Music.

Your Friend In Country Music,

Joe Berry