Where there is success, the envious are not far away. And the critics too: her songs are unbearable, the epitome of bad music that is simply annoying - these are just some of the comments that have been posted about Helene Fischer on social media in recent years. The artist herself, who will be blowing out 40 candles this Monday, probably doesn't care. After all, she is one of the most successful musicians in the German-speaking world. And not without reason.
Prof Dr Christoph Jacke speaks in an interview with Luxemburger Wort.