One way I know an artist is really good is that I look at, listen to or read their work even if it's in a genre I don't particularly like. One example is Hank Williams. I don't categorically dislike country music, but I can't say I'm a fan of it generally. I do, however, own CDs of Hank's work because he had an expressive voice and did work that, to me, is clearly art.
Musically, I would also put Amy Grant in the same category. I'm definitely not a fan of Christian rock, but I appreciate her skill as a songwriter and singer.
That is not the only reason, though, that I am happy that she has, seemingly, recovered so quickly and well from her recent bike crash--and is scaling back her touring and recording schedule. As someone who has had two crashes (in half a century of dedicated cycling) that landed me in emergency rooms--both within four months, two years ago--I wish anyone who's been sideswiped, doored or otherwise swept into a crash or other mishap that resulted in injury.
I know that some Christians will say she's "gone secular" and that others categorically reject anything with a message of religion, or even belief. I do, however, appreciate her skills as a songwriter and vocalist.
As a cyclist, though, I am glad she is doing well--and hope that her accident doesn't deter her from getting back on her bike.
