I'm probably going to step on a lot of toes here, but country and other forms of "rock"is hardly helping things when it comes to music. Almost all popular country has that annyoing, fake Nashville style. I mean, I love Southern music like blues, bluegrass, rock, some forms of country (but not today's popular stuff), but sing normally, not like everyone else! Guys who could actually make some decent music and have some skill with the guitar lose all value in my eyes when they try and sound like Toby Keith or one of those guys.
So much rock is just about the looks of the people (Nav got it spot on in that respect ) and the style of music, without any thought of lyrics (which is key) and musical talent, or purpose. Many try and sound like Eddie Vedder, and it's quite annoying.