Kudos to Adele. People need to stop comparing Adele to Beyonce and other contemporary artists. The only other arists who somewhat fits in Adele's category is Taylor Swift, and that's b/c Adele and TS both have fan bases that include buyers beyond pop and r&b. TS appeals to pop and country buyers. In addition to fans of pop, r&b, and old school soul, ADELE APPEALS TO A LARGE CONTINGENT OF LISTENERS OVER 50, listeners/buyers who are out of reach for most of Adele's peers in pop.