Marc on another thread you said you disliked whiny nasally singers so why the sudden change of heart? Maybe in case she reads it!!!!!
Back to the old argument......you can sell anything if marketed the correct way. We have been bombarded with so much mediocre crap we have begun to accept it as if it is from talented people.
You cannot in your wildest dreams say she has any great talent other than being a pretty kid who has made lots of money from pop records. That IMO does not need much talent just the right connections and backing. I am sure many thousands of HONEST people would agree.