Not sure anybody wants my two cents on this, but I think we are comparing apples and oranges when we are talking about talent vs. star quality. I like Taylor Swift. Do I think she is really talented and does she wow me, no. However, that being said, the girl has talent. It is not typical for an 11 year old to pick up a guitar and put together melodies and lyrics that catch a listener's ear. She is cute, she can sing well enough and she can write a catchy tune. She appeals to the masses for all those reasons. And I have to say that as a mom of three daughters, I am thrilled that Taylor Swift is out there in such a huge way - and Justin Beeber, because I would much rather have my kids listening to her music than some of the incredibly disturbing hip hop that is out there. The latest one I heard from my 15 year old is entitled "I just had sex" and take a listen to the lyrics of that song. Thank God for Taylor Swift.

I understand the frustration that an incredible musician or singer must feel when someone praises Taylor as being "so talented." My guitarist who is legally blind and plays like Eric Clapton is "so talented" it makes me cry! But Taylor's talent is a talent for having star quality. She has a little bit of everything and that sells. That's entertainment right?