I'd have to say...to add the voice with the music, lyrics and their spotlight news, Richard Marx! He's good with ballads, as well as some groovy tunes! He's got a somewhat raspy tenor voice, but his voice is clear in his words, and he has some touching lyrics. I also haven't heard him getting any "bad media".
I used to be a fan of George Michael, and even was impressed with how he handled his "coming out", because I think he has a good voice, too. Unfortunately, it was a major turn-off when I purchased his latest albums to hear some of his lyrics!!! As they say, birds of a feather; well, I don't want to be mistaken for that!!
Well, like Melissa, I also am kinda stuck in a time warp!! (After the George Michael CD purchase, I'm hesitant to buy any other recent albums!!) Most of my music is still in the 80's, but it has gone backwards a little into the 60's, with Led Zeppelin, Santana, and even some Tom Jones !!
I used to enjoy listening to Cher, but I ended up listening to her too often, after a while!! I haven't heard Johnny Cash in a long time, but had gotten into Garth Brooks a few years back. In fact, one of Garth's songs gives reference to listening to George Strait!! Anyone listen to him?