There are 14 country stars who should be given more recognition and admiration. Although Dwight Yoakam might have been considered the most undervalued singer in country music, we recently discovered the impressive accomplishments of another iconic country artist.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is only .081, meaning he has only managed to win three times out of 37 attempts. In comparison, the Bellamy Brothers have not been as fortunate in achieving wins.
This pair has an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three most prestigious music awards shows. No other country duo has received as many nominations in this category, yet they have never emerged as winners. David and Howard Bellamy have been consistently overlooked to the point that the Taste of Country team did not even include them in a list of deserving artists who are not in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Associated: List of 62 country artists who have not been inducted into the Hall of
It appeared to be an obvious expectation that they would have arrived by now.
It is possible that you may feel as strongly 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 through the following list. The list consists of 14 artists, all of whom are considered legacy acts and deserve more respect.
We will set aside the topic of contemporary country singers who are not given proper respect for another time.
Included in this list are two highly acclaimed female solo performers, along with three well-known musical groups. There is also the inclusion of Billy Ray Cyrus, a choice that may generate some disagreement. Nevertheless, the evidence indicates that it is necessary to acknowledge him and his 13 associates with greater admiration.
14 Country Music Artists Who Deserve Greater Recognition
Image Credit: Billy Dukes
Here are 26 country stars who surprisingly aren't members of the Grand Ole Opry. Photo credit goes to Billy Dukes.
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