@uberwaltz, I LOVE that you listen to both Shania and Merle. No snobbishness! Hardcore Country purists badmouth Shania (Steve Earle dubbed her "The highest paid lap dancer in Nashville" ;-), but I like her for what she is, not dislike her for what she isn't. Sure it's Pop Country---so what? I like Pop good music! It is for the same reason I can like both AC/DC and ABBA.