Ahh Mrs. Duck a true gentlewoman you are to suffer such fools. Christina Aguilera may not be to your taste, nor is she to mine, but when listened to objectively her vocal ability is undeniable. Go to the nearest record shop, tell the salesperson you're reviewing a CD you may want to purchase for your niece(?), put on the headphones and spend 30 mins broadening your musical perspective. Consider it as a research project. There's been a barrage of blondes in pop music of late as video gets to be more and more of a force. She does stand out as a cut above the rest. Also, would suggest you obtain a copy of the first Mariah Carey CD and do the same. She was only 19 when she recorded it. Again, not to your taste or mine, but the vocal ability is substantial.