There are 14 country stars who should receive more respect, and one of them is Dwight Yoakam. However, we recently discovered the impressive accomplishments of another renowned country singer, who is also often overlooked and underrated.
Yoakam has a very low batting average of .081 (3-37) when it comes to the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards, but despite that, he has managed to secure three victories. The Bellamy Brothers, on the other hand, have not been as fortunate.
This pair has an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three biggest music awards shows. No other country duo has received as many nominations as them, yet they have never managed to win. David and Howard Bellamy are often ignored and underrated to the point that they were not even taken into consideration when compiling a list of deserving artists not yet inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame by the Taste of Country team.
Related: A list of 62 country artists who have not been inducted into the Hall
It appeared to be obvious and logical 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-relieving tool like a squeeze ball, a CBD gummy (if it's legal), or whatever method you use to stay calm. Below, you'll find a list of 14 artists, specifically legacy acts, who we believe deserve more respect.
We will discuss overlooked modern country singers at a later time.
This list includes two extremely talented female solo artists, as well as three well-known groups. Billy Ray Cyrus is also mentioned, and we understand that this choice may generate some disagreement. Nevertheless, the facts speak for themselves – it's about time to acknowledge him and his 13 companions with a little more admiration.
Here are 14 country music stars who deserve to be recognized and appreciated more. Credit for the gallery goes to
26 Country Artists Who Are Surprising Non-Members of the Grand Ole Opry
Credit for the Gallery: Billy Dukes
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