There are 14 country stars who deserve to be recognized and respected more. While Dwight Yoakam may have seemed like the most disrespected singer in country music, we recently discovered another legendary country act with an impressive resume.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is only .081, which means he has only had 3 successful outcomes out of 37 attempts. Surprisingly, despite this low average, he has managed to win three times. The Bellamy Brothers would certainly wish for such luck!
This pair has an incredible record of 0-29 at the three most important music shows. No other country duo has received more nominations in this category, yet they have never won! David and Howard Bellamy have been so neglected that they were not even taken into consideration when the Taste of Country team was compiling a list of deserving artists who are not in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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It appeared to be very obvious that they would have already arrived.
You might feel just as upset as we did about this type of disrespect. We suggest using a stress ball, a CBD gummy (if it's legal), or any method you use to stay calm while scrolling. The following list contains 14 artists, all of whom are considered legacy acts and deserve to be respected more.
We will discuss neglected modern country singers at another time.
This list includes two incredibly talented female solo artists and three well-known groups that have become iconic. Additionally, Billy Ray Cyrus is also included in the list, which we understand may generate some controversy. Nevertheless, the evidence clearly shows that he and his 13 colleagues deserve a greater level of respect.
Here are 14 country music artists who should be given more recognition and admiration. Gallery credit goes to Billy D
Here are 26 country music artists who are surprising not members of the Grand Ole Opry. The gallery credit goes to Billy Dukes.
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