Seems like an interesting and possibly contentious topic for a new thread!
I view country/western and opera at opposite ends of the musical spectrum. Listening to either for just a couple of minutes is just torture to me. At the same time I mean no disparage to those that do like this music. Certainly it is the musical diversity that means there is something for everyone to enjoy.
The KC area I live in is proud of it's jazz & BBQ heritage. While the latter is (deliciously!) in good standing, jazz is long gone as the dominant music form. The city had transitioned into top 40 even before the British Invasion. And CW is what you will hear, most likely, at a bar, restaurant, performance...