NormanD, I frankly wonder at why you think this remark would be controversial? If you read through the suggestions people are coming up with they are all over the place, but are suggested because of the scant evidence we have of the vocal range and possible repertoire of the singer in question. So far her performances fall within popular culture--but perhaps these are what she put forward, thinking those were her best bet to get into professional performing? No one has disputed or suggested that where she is from automatically makes her a singer of Burns songs or of a certain category of Child Ballad. It would be lovely if she does sing them or show interest, but we simply don't know. If you read that in, I think you saw wishful thinking.

We're all just guessing. As the opportunities arise, we will learn more.

SRS