for sure the younger generations cannot surpass Whitney, Mariah and Patti but there are a lot of young and talented singers just waiting for their time to shine : Tiffany Evans, JoJo, Karina Pasian, Charice. You know the best singers in the world aren't all american or british. Charice's been 2 times on Glee. She's amazing. Check her out : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anHOaaoBsiY