There are 14 country stars who are not getting the respect they deserve. While it seemed like Dwight Yoakam was 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, with a record of 3 hits out of 37 attempts. However, despite this low average, he has managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would definitely envy his success in comparison.
This pair has an astonishing record of being winless in all 29 nominations they have received at the three major shows. They hold the record for the most nominations in the duo category without ever winning. David and Howard Bellamy have been consistently overlooked to the point that they were not even considered by the Taste of Country team when compiling a 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 already arrived.
It is possible for you to 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 other method you use to stay calm while scrolling. Below, you will find a list of 14 artists, but please note that this list only includes established and respected musicians.
We will set aside the topic of contemporary country singers who are not given the respect they deserve for another occasion.
Included in this list are two incredibly talented female singers and three well-known music groups. Billy Ray Cyrus is also featured on this list, which may cause some disagreement. Nevertheless, the evidence clearly shows that he and his group of 13 individuals deserve to be acknowledged and respected.
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