I grew up in Charleston, W.Va. listening to the "Magic Valley Jamboree" hosted by Sleepy Jeffers every day from 4-5 PM. Old style country and western music both live and recorded. But on Saturday afternoons, I listened to the Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. I recognize the differences between the two genres. Like many other commenters, I do not like the over-done singing of folk songs by classically trained musicians using the techniques of their classical training. It sounds forced and unauthentic.