There are 14 country music stars who should receive more recognition. Dwight Yoakam seemed to be one of the most disregarded singers in the genre, but we recently discovered another highly respected country artist.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is only .081 (3 out of 37), but surprisingly, he has managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would certainly envy his luck in this regard.
David and Howard Bellamy, a country music duo, have an astonishing record of being winless in all three major shows. Despite receiving numerous nominations in the duo category, they have never managed to secure a victory. Their lack of recognition is so significant that the Taste of Country team did not even include them in their 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 was expected or obvious that they would have arrived by now.
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. Below, you'll find a list of 14 artists, all of whom are legacy acts and deserve more respect.
We will discuss undervalued modern country singers on a different occasion.
Included in this list are two highly acclaimed female solo artists and three well-known music groups. Billy Ray Cyrus is also included, which may spark some debate. Nonetheless, the evidence clearly shows that he and his 13 companions deserve more recognition and appreciation.
Here are 14 country music stars who should be given more recognition and admiration. The credit for this gallery goes
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