Ask FM was a popular radio station in the United States that was shut down by its owner, Clear Channel Communications, in 2009. The station had been airing a mix of pop and rock music since it began operations in 1984. The shutdown of Ask FM was met with criticism from many music fans who felt that the station had been unfairly shut down. Some argued that Clear Channel had not given the station a fair chance to compete against other major radio stations in the United States. Others claimed that the closure of Ask FM was simply a way for Clear Channel to reduce its competition and increase its profits. Despite the criticisms leveled against Ask FM, many music fans still feel that the station was an important part of their musical heritage.
