There are 14 country stars who are not given enough respect for their talent and contributions. While Dwight Yoakam may have been considered the most disrespected singer in country music, we recently discovered that there is another legendary country act who is also underappreciated.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is only .081, which means he has only been successful in three out of 37 attempts. However, despite his low batting average, he has managed to secure three wins. In comparison, the Bellamy Brothers have not been as fortunate
This pair has an astounding record of 0-29 at the three main music award shows. No other country duo has received more nominations in their category, yet they have never won. David and Howard Bellamy are so overlooked that they were not even considered by the Taste of Country team when compiling a list of deserving artists not in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Related: A list of 62 country artists who have not been inducted into the Hall
It appeared to be incredibly obvious that they would have arrived by now.
It's possible that 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 other method you use to stay calm while scrolling. Below, you'll find a list of 14 artists. This list specifically focuses on legacy acts who deserve more respect.
We will set aside the topic of contemporary country singers who are not given the respect they deserve for a different occasion.
This list includes two highly acclaimed female solo artists and three well-known groups. It also includes Billy Ray Cyrus, a choice that may spark controversy. Nevertheless, the evidence is clear – it's about time to show him and his 13 colleagues some additional respect.
Here are 14 country music artists who should be given more recognition and appreciation. Credit for the gallery goes to
26 Country Artists Who Are Surprisingly Not Members of the Grand Ole Opry
Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes
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