Who Cares About the Blues?

Speaking of artists that inspire us, and being a guy who plays guitar, I am heavily influenced by the blues genre of music. I am sad to see that not much of it is played in the radio these days. I frequently hear on the radio raunchy rap songs (although I do respect some rappers), and poppy boy bands. There has been a rise of popularity of electronic, clubby, dance music as well I believe. I guess it's selfish in saying that people should listen to what I like to listen to, but I don't think these blues musicians are getting the recognition they deserve. Describing what the blues is different for everyone, but I think what separated the blues from any other genre is that blues musicians pour out so much of their emotions and hearts into their playing and their singing. I know it sounds cheesy and cliche, but I'd definately listen to a 50 year old man singing about his life experiences, rather than be at a sold out boy band concert in which I can't relate to. I know that the music industry is very vast, and I'm sure there are pop stars out there that sing about their life experiences, but I just can't relate to them. Perhaps its the fact that they don't write their own lyrics, or the fact that they lip sync on stage, but there's just something about it that I can't come to accept. I'll admit rap, rock, and even pop is pretty catchy, but I don't think they have the significance or soul behind their music as blues musicians do.