IMO, and take this with full knowledge I'm no expert, what is most important is that the artist must choose\have material that showcases their abilities.


Even a relatively less talented singer can shine if the song allows their voice to communicate it with "feeling", "passion", and the right "mechanics and dynamics" (ie pitch, breathing, phrasing etc)


So I certainly do not disagree with what has been said, I just think that even with all that, the artist can bomb if the song does not allow them to showcase their vocal abilities.



If writing ever becomes work I think I'm going to have to stop