Reading all these comments on here, I have to say that all of you are right (well, most). I'm from the UK and honestly most artists in my ipod derive from American talent. With that said, people must not forget that bad talent is everywhere. I do agree that the UK have a lower acceptance rate as to what they regard as talent. However, Americans must acknowledge that some UK record companies and artists are influenced by the music which has derived from America and their goal is to replicate that to the UK market. That is why probably many Americans on here do not like or understand why Britain like some artists.

In my opinion Nicola Roberts is not great. She is okay for the child and pre-teen girls but for matured listeners obviously not. That is something to think about. Music is targeted to a certain demographic. If you don't like it then it's probably because it is not meant for you.

Like most have said, those British artists who have broken into the American market are the best that Britain has to offer. There are many UK talented artists and musicians which go under the radar and are not being signed by record companies because they believe that they do not know how to market them successfully in the UK. They then go on the American market where they can make the music they want and be successful. Look at Marsha Ambrosius. I know she's not everyone's cup of tea, but she's making a success of herself.