Since art can be defined as the quality of communication, I believe an artist is as good as the effect made upon the audience. How does the audience feel when listening or watching Shania? She is very loved. Yes, there are several things which contributed to that mass admiration, (such as Mutt's talent and Shania's looks) but they all came together in an artist's communication that works extremely well for the majority. I applaud any artist that finds a way to touch the hearts of so many. It's a magical combination of songs, production, arrangements, stage presence, PR etc. etc....

"And, in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make." Paul McCartney