Wow, I surprisingly enjoyed perusing this rather inane thread... which leads me to question whether I might have an idolization issue with issues of pertinence, relevancy & reality...
Get yourself a 'Greatest hits' compilation of her songs for your collection, or downloads or whatever you prefer. She has a powerful voice worth a listen. Music and pop culture are a major industry for America and its exports, as well as an influence on its politics, if nothing else, so why not dabble a little?