There are 14 country stars who should be given more recognition. While Dwight Yoakam may have seemed like the most underrated singer in country music, we recently discovered another legendary country artist whose accomplishments deserve more respect.
Yoakam's performance at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards has resulted in a batting average of .081 (3 out of 37), but surprisingly, he has managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would definitely wish for the same level of success.
David and Howard Bellamy, a country music duo, have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three major shows. They hold the record for the most nominations in the duo category but have never won. The Bellamy Brothers have been consistently overlooked to the extent 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 obvious that they would have arrived by now.
It is possible that you might feel equally upset as we did regarding this type of disrespect. We suggest using a stress ball, a CBD gummy (if it is legal), or any other method you use to stay calm while scrolling through the list below. The list consists of 14 artists, specifically focusing on legacy acts that deserve more respect.
We will set aside discussing contemporary country singers who have not received the respect they deserve for a later time.
This list includes two incredibly talented female solo artists, as well as three well-known groups. The inclusion of Billy Ray Cyrus may spark some debate, but the evidence supports giving him and his 13 colleagues the recognition they deserve.
14 Country Artists Who Should Be Given More Recognition
Credit for the Gallery: Billy Dukes
26 Country Artists Who Have Not Been Inducted into the Grand Ole Opry
Additional content from Taste of Country can be found here. For further details and updates