No, didn't get a chance. Music is quite possibly the most personal of the arts. I think Taylor's voice is an acquired taste, and your husband's point of view is as valid as anyone else's. What I like best about Taylor above all else is that he is a true entertainer in -- as you said -- the old style. He really puts his heart and soul into letting his audience feel what he feels about the music.
So many of today's music "artists" are plastic and empty. They go through the motions and let all sorts of pyrotechnics do the entertaining for them. Taylor so cuts against the grain of that plastic trend, that I can't help but love him. (So does Kelly Clarkson, BTW, which is why she's been my favorite Idol so far. Taylor and Elliott are rapidly joining Kelly among my personal favorites.)
I think if he heard the tracks linked with the interview he wouldn't even know it was Taylor. In AI you have to sing those songs that are not obscure so the audience connects with you.
I didn't pay too much attention to Kelly, but I love Elliott, too.