There are 14 country music stars who we believe deserve more respect. While Dwight Yoakam may seem like the most disrespected singer in the genre, we recently discovered another legendary country act whose accomplishments should not be overlooked.
Yoakam has had a rather disappointing batting average of .081 (3-37) at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards, meaning he hasn't had much success in these prestigious award shows. However, despite his low average, he has managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would surely envy
David and Howard Bellamy, a musical duo, have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three major shows. Despite being nominated numerous times in the duo category, they have never won an award. It is worth noting that no other country pair has received more nominations than them. The Bellamy brothers are so disregarded that they were not even included in the list of deserving artists who are not yet in the Country Music Hall of Fame, as compiled 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 that they would have arrived by now.
It is possible for you to feel just as upset as we did about 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 following list. The list consists of 14 artists, all of whom are considered legacy acts and deserve more respect.
We will address the issue of contemporary country singers being disrespected at another time.
Included in this list are two highly acclaimed female solo artists and three well-known groups. Additionally, Billy Ray Cyrus is also mentioned, acknowledging that this choice may generate some disagreement. However, the evidence supports the decision, indicating that it is appropriate to give him and his 13 companions a greater level of admiration and recognition.
Here are 14 country music artists who should be given more recognition and admiration. The credit for the gallery goes
26 Country Artists Who Are Surprisingly Not Members of the Grand Ole Opry
Credit for the Gallery: Billy Dukes
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