When Marty Stuart was 12, he met his country music idol Connie Smith at a performance, and told his mother that he was going to marry her one day (Smith was 29 at the time). Stuart went on to become a respected country musician and producer, and in 1997 he married Connie Smith. They're still together today.
Alicia Keys is a wonderful performer. I think we all resonate to female vocals--it's the first music we hear.