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Underappreciated Legends: 14 Country Stars Who Deserve More Respect

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There are 14 country stars who should be given more respect. While Dwight Yoakam may have seemed like the most disrespected singer in country music, we recently discovered another legendary country act whose accomplishments deserve recognition.

Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is only .081, which means he has only successfully won 3 out of 37 times. Surprisingly, despite this low average, he still managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers, on the other hand, would be

David and Howard Bellamy, a duo in the country music industry, have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three main award shows. Despite being the most nominated country pair in the duo category, they have never managed to secure a win. Their lack of recognition is evident, as the Taste of Country team did not even include them in their list of deserving artists not in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Associated: List of 62 country music artists who have not been inducted into the Hall

It appeared to be incredibly obvious that they would have arrived at this point already.

You might experience the same level of frustration as we did when faced with such disrespect. We suggest using a stress-relief tool like a squeeze ball or a CBD gummy (if it's legally available to you) to help maintain your calm. The following list features 14 artists who are considered legacy acts and are deserving of greater respect.

We will discuss underappreciated modern country singers at a different time.

Included in this list are two highly acclaimed female solo artists and three famous musical groups. Additionally, Billy Ray Cyrus is also featured, despite the potential controversy surrounding him. Nevertheless, the evidence speaks for itself, and it is time to acknowledge him and his 13 colleagues with greater respect.

Here are 14 country music artists who should be given more recognition and appreciation. The credit for this gallery goes

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