There are 14 country stars who should be given more respect, and one of them is Dwight Yoakam. However, we recently discovered that there is another renowned country artist who is also not receiving the recognition they deserve.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is a mere .081, as he has only managed to win three times out of 37 attempts. In comparison, the Bellamy Brothers would consider themselves fortunate to have any wins at all.
David and Howard Bellamy, a duo in the country music industry, have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three most prestigious shows. Despite receiving numerous nominations 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.
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 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 is legal), or any method you typically use to stay calm while scrolling through the following list. The list consists of 14 artists, specifically legacy acts, who we believe deserve more respect.
We will set aside the topic of contemporary country singers who are not given the respect they deserve for another time.
Included on this list are two incredibly talented and renowned female singers, as well as three well-known musical groups. It may come as a surprise, but Billy Ray Cyrus is also featured, which is likely to spark some debate. Nonetheless, the evidence speaks for itself – it's about time to acknowledge and appreciate him and his 13 companions a little more.
Here are 14 talented country stars who truly deserve more recognition and admiration. Credit for this gallery goes to Billy
Here is a collection of 26 country music stars who are not yet members of the Grand Ole Opry. This gallery is credited to Billy Dukes.
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