You're right, Shambles. Old Time (not "old timey" for god's sake) music doesn't register with the Nashville Mafia as country music. It is however alive and well in the USA with many excellent musicians and superb festivals. It is also alive and well in the UK - see the Foaotmad website
We currently have around 400 members (most of whom are musicians or dancers), several festivals and a magazine.
Cheers
Ray (Foaotmad chairman)