There are 14 country stars who are not given enough respect for their contributions to the genre. While Dwight Yoakam might have been considered the most disrespected singer in country music, we recently discovered another legendary country act with an impressive resume.
Yoakam's performance at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards has not been very successful, with a batting average of .081 (3-37). However, despite this low average, he has managed to secure three wins. On the other hand, the Bellamy Brothers have not been as fortunate.
This pair has a remarkable record of being winless at the three most prestigious shows in the country music industry. They have received the most nominations in the duo category among all country pairs but have never managed to win. David and Howard Bellamy have been consistently overlooked to the extent that they were not even taken into consideration when the Taste of Country team compiled a list of deserving artists who are not yet 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 extremely 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 through the list. Below, you'll find a compilation of 14 artists, all of whom are considered legacy acts and deserve greater respect.
We will set aside the topic of contemporary country singers who are not given enough respect for a different occasion.
This list includes two extremely talented female solo artists and three well-known groups. It also features Billy Ray Cyrus, which may cause some disagreements. Nevertheless, the evidence supports the idea that he and his 13 friends deserve more recognition and respect.
Here are 14 country music artists who should be given more recognition and appreciation. Credit for the gallery goes to
Here are 26 country music stars who surprisingly haven't been inducted as members of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry. This gallery is credited to Billy D
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