Talking of edgy modern jazz, Virgin records used to have a big store in Market St Manchester UK, and to get to the folk music section, one had to walk through a barrage of very loud rock music.
The folk music section, itself, was in a separate room that also housed jazz, world music and country music.
The country music - when I first visited the store - was very well stocked; however, everytime I went into the department they were playing loud and very edgy modern jazz.
Now, I never saw anyone looking at the country music section- never mind buying anything.
Why? Well, I would guess that all that edgy jazz created a very hostile listening environment for your avearage country music fan!
Where do these record shop managers keep their brains?