The dot Music initiative ([[DotMusic|DotMusic / CGR E-Commerce Ltd]]) was started by [[Constantine Roussos]] in 2005. He launched the dotMusic (music.us) website dedicated to gathering support via a petition to [[ICANN]] to approve the .music TLD for the global music industry. His initiative was supported by members of the music industry including bands, musicians, companies, professionals and many others. Based on the dotMusic website, Roussos' initiative gathered more than 1.5 million signatures for the petition.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/in/constantineroussos Constantine Roussos Linkedin Profile]</ref> <ref>[http://music.us/ music.us]</ref> Organizations it counts among its supporters include: International Federation of Arts Councils & Culture Agencies (IFACCA), American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), National Association of Recording Manufacturers (NARM).<ref>Application 1-1115-14110</ref> | The dot Music initiative ([[DotMusic|DotMusic / CGR E-Commerce Ltd]]) was started by [[Constantine Roussos]] in 2005. He launched the dotMusic (music.us) website dedicated to gathering support via a petition to [[ICANN]] to approve the .music TLD for the global music industry. His initiative was supported by members of the music industry including bands, musicians, companies, professionals and many others. Based on the dotMusic website, Roussos' initiative gathered more than 1.5 million signatures for the petition.<ref>[http://www.linkedin.com/in/constantineroussos Constantine Roussos Linkedin Profile]</ref> <ref>[http://music.us/ music.us]</ref> Organizations it counts among its supporters include: International Federation of Arts Councils & Culture Agencies (IFACCA), American Association of Independent Music (A2IM), National Association of Recording Manufacturers (NARM).<ref>Application 1-1115-14110</ref> |