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

"keep it country!!!!"

"We should have a chance to"

"STOP monopolizing!"

"Let's hear REAL music again!"

"Keep classic country music alive."

"To be honest, I'd rather listen to allot of the old stuff instead of the new,,don't get me wrong, I do like some of the new stuff, but I guess by being raised on the old, I just like it better. I hope this works and the artists get what they deserve."

"I believe that there is enough room on the air waives for everybody. Major and Independent."

"I have tried for months to get the program directors at 2 Atlanta Georgia stations to listen to a new artist. They will not take my calls, or answer my e-mails. I did get a response from a morning DJ, but he said it was not his decision."

"I agree, the radio would be better if it was not so repetative, and the only way to do that is . . . well, this person put it nicely"

"Its horrifying that this petition even exists. These companies threaten our freedom of speech, many talented bands are never unheard due to these corporate giants. They influence our society so much by setting the trends our society follows, as we can see"

"no major label is producing real country music. I want to hear real country music on the radio, not pop!!!"

"Radio stations play what they want us to hear.The music should be judged by listeners not manipulated by record companies and radio stations."

"I don't buy the major label garbage. The best music is coming from the independent labels and should be compensated fairly."

"Please listen to the fans, we do want traditional classic country music."