Well what about Classical Music and Andre Rieu?
Last time I looked, HIS show was pretty elaborate and Showbizzy...!

And Ian, I think Country Music has been GREATLY affected by 20th/21st Century Money Making.

Look at Garth Brooks' Events/Concerts - and many other Country Artists that have followed Suit since then.
Even the very nature of the Form has Crossed FIRMLY over into the Mainstream Pop Territory.

I find this a worthy Topic in General, but let's not make it about whoever's favourite Genre is less affected by the "Evils" of the Corporate world, and is therefore *ahem* "better".

I actually agree with Diki's take on this.