There are 14 country stars who should be given more recognition and admiration. While Dwight Yoakam may have been seen as one of the most disregarded singers in country music, we recently discovered another iconic country artist with an impressive resume.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is only .081 (3-37), but surprisingly, he has managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would certainly envy his success.
This pair of musicians has an astounding record of 0-29 at the three most prominent music events. No other country duo has received as many nominations in this category, yet they have never managed to win. David and Howard Bellamy's achievements have been so disregarded that even the Taste of Country team did not include them in their 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 and expected that they would have arrived by now.
It is possible for you to feel 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. The list below consists of 14 artists, specifically legacy acts, who we believe deserve more respect.
We will set aside the discussion about contemporary country singers who are not given enough respect for another time.
Included in this list are two highly acclaimed female singers, as well as three well-known musical groups. Billy Ray Cyrus, although a potentially controversial choice, deserves recognition based on the evidence presented. It is evident that he and his 13 peers should be given more respect.
Here are 14 country music artists who deserve greater recognition and admiration. Credit for the gallery goes to Billy D
Here are 26 country music artists who are surprising not members of the Grand Ole Opry. Gallery credit goes to Billy Dukes.
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