I think all the above and then some, but fans are probably most guilty. The problem is, most fans just listen to, follow and buy who is 'hot' and popular and not who is creative.

I hold the fans most guilty. The majority of fans seem to only follow, buy from and support the artists that are popular and creativity doesn't matter.

It's all up to the fans they simply play what we buy or talk about. I give credit to the south for supporting all of their artist unlike some of us....