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

"Frank, go for it."

"As music director of a community radio station, I submit reports to BMI including many small, independent, and lesser known artists. It breaks my heart when I ask them if they were paid by BMI and I am told over and over again "No." Why do I have to submi"

"I am an independent artist, and since my CD release in 2002, I have risen to #10 on the Worldwide Most Played Artist Chart, but in the US, airplay is rare and precious. Please level the playing field for independent artists who have much to contribute, bu"

"stop the drivel. i want quality on the radio, not stuff like ashley simpson."

"It is good to see what the Country Legends Association is doing in keeping country music around. I think all of this should have come about years ago."

"I Love All Country Music."

"Today's "country" is NOT country - it's pop. I find it very sad that radio does not make time to satisfy classic country music fans. Hats off to Alan Jackson and George Strait who are staying quite traditional in their style! Keep up the good work! To tho"

"I think radio and country music should played rady travis video"

"It used to be, years ago, that all it took to "make it" in Nashville was to have a dream and a talent and a desire. Try doing that today!! It wont happen. But, that does not diminish the fact that there are SO many talented people in this country who coul"

"BMI should be made to pay. These artists worked hard for their money and they have a right to it. I agree that the music industry would benefit greatly from all the Inde artists. They should be heard!!!"

"Long past time for this."

"All for it!"

"I don't like country, but I do like independent artists. Hope this helps. :)"