Equal performance offers for members of the Grand Old Opry

"If the Opry members are not allowed to perform, why even have the opry anymore? Maybe they should call it the Grand Pop Show. I believe if they don't change these policies soon, the Opry won't last. This is the reason so many people are going to Branson n"

"It's not called the Grand "new"Opry , remember who brung ya!"

"we need more old timers on the OPRY than ever before as that's what the OPRY is all about ...the legends"

"I agree. I love hearing the old country songs and the entertainers that sing them."

"It seems like "real country music died with Roy Acuff. What a sad sad shame!"

"to remove the men who understand what country music is will not only outrage thier fans but it will insure that the future of country music is even worse than it is now. why silence the men who have lived thier whole lives for it?"

"Opry membership has always been something to be proud of and to nurture. Don't take that away the spots from those who have shown what it takes to uphold a fine tradition."

"What is goin' on down there in Nashville ? Is everyone who is into the music industry losing their minds? COUNTRY is family ! Maybe other types of music in this world wants to except families breaking up, and could live with it? But, as for me, and my fam"

"without the legends their would not be an opry for him to mess up"

"I didn't think that Nashville (the country music capital) would ever turn their backs on the great legends that made Nashville the city it is today. Shame shame on whoever took that away from Nashville, Tn."

"I prefer music that is TOO Country!"

"Don't mess with a national treasure!"

"Hair color doesn't make a difference in Traditional Country Music. As far as I am concerned The Grand Ole Opry doesn't know what traditional country music is any more. What they have on and like is something I can't even give a name too except it isn't co"

"I am a DJ for a Classic Country radio station. I have many loyal fans who still love traditional country music. I do have a voice and will make my listeners aware of the "death" of the Grand Ole Opry."

"If I'm ever fortunate enough to visit the Grand Old Opry I want to hear and see the Legends of country music!!!"

"These Older Country Artist Are What Made The Grand Ole Opry The Grand Ole Opry, There Talent Has Kept The Grand Ole Opry What It Is Today. The Old Legands Of True Country Can Never Be Replaced, So Dont Try, It Can't Be Done With Any So Called "NEW" Act"

"The people trying to do this must not enjoy nor understand country music---it's like telling Ozzy Osborne he needs to start playing the banjo. There must not be Country people controlling the Country music industry"

"I support this petition"

"Bring back the Traditional Opry."

"This unashamed ''rape" of country music and complete disregard for the thoughts and feelings of the fans of country music has got to stop!!"

"The Old Country Doc WDOH-FM"

"I support this petition"

"The Grand Ole Opry has always and should always be about Country Music. It has seen some of the greatest of Country Singers from Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline to Travis Tritt and Alan Jackson. You have no right to change that."

"I support this petition"