she clearly tries real hard and seems to take her act seriously.

and she sings well.

and then ppl ask you to name a greater current act, assuming you can't. and if you do they'll point out that whoever you named hasn't been in the biz for as long. or hasn't crossed over like B has. or is somewhere below B on the list of who's dominating right now. it's like she's 'great' by default b/c there's no greater act around right now.

...that seems to be enough for many/most who call her great. it's never about how much her music moves anyone.