May you live unenvied, and pass many pleasant years unknown to fame; and also have congenial friends. [Lat. , Vive sine invidia, mollesque inglorius annos Exige; amicitias et tibi junge pares. ]
I feel like fans who like old Southern rock and country, and more lyric-driven songs in general, have come to country radio. I think that's why you see country radio growing and albums selling: People are craving a little more of the singer-songwriter stuff going on in country.