There are 14 country stars who should be given more recognition. While Dwight Yoakam was often seen as the most underappreciated singer in country music, we recently discovered another iconic country artist whose achievements deserve more respect.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is not very impressive, standing at .081 with only 3 hits out of 37 attempts. However, despite this low average, he still managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would surely wish for such luck in their own
The Bellamy Brothers, David and Howard, have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three biggest country music award shows. Despite receiving the most nominations in the duo category, they have never been able to secure a win. Their lack of recognition is so significant that they were not even taken into consideration when compiling a list of deserving artists for the Country Music Hall of Fame by the Taste of Country team.
Related: A list of 62 country artists who have not been inducted into the Hall
It appeared to be a very obvious and logical assumption that they would have already arrived.
If you find yourself getting as upset as we did about this type of disrespect, we suggest finding a way to relax while scrolling, such as using a stress ball or taking a CBD gummy if it is legal and something you use for calming purposes. Below, you will find a list of 14 artists, specifically legacy acts, who we believe deserve more respect.
We will address the issue of contemporary country singers being disrespected at another time.
Included in this list are two highly acclaimed female solo artists and three well-known musical groups. Billy Ray Cyrus is also included, despite the expected controversy surrounding his inclusion. However, the evidence strongly supports the argument that he and his 13 companions deserve greater recognition and respect.
Here are 14 country music artists who should be given more recognition and admiration. Gallery credit goes to Billy D
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