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Underrated Legends: 14 Country Stars Who Deserve More Respect

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There are 14 country music stars who are not receiving the level of respect they deserve. While it may have seemed like Dwight Yoakam was the most disrespected singer in the genre, we recently discovered another iconic country artist whose accomplishments deserve recognition.

Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is only .081, which means he has only successfully achieved three wins out of 37 attempts. The Bellamy Brothers, on the other hand, have not been as fortunate in terms of winning.

This pair of musicians has an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three most prestigious music award shows. No other country duo has received as many nominations in their category, yet they have never managed to secure a win. David and Howard Bellamy have been consistently overlooked to the point that they were not even taken into consideration when compiling a list of deserving artists who are not yet in the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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It appeared to be an obvious expectation that they would have arrived by now.

It is possible that you may feel equally upset as we did about this kind of disrespect. We suggest using a stress ball, a CBD gummy (if it is legal), or any other method you use to stay calm. The following list consists of 14 artists, specifically legacy acts, who deserve more respect.

We will postpone discussing contemporary country singers who are not given the respect they deserve for another occasion.

Included on this list are two highly acclaimed female singers and three well-known music groups. Billy Ray Cyrus is also featured, which might spark some disagreement. Nevertheless, the proof is undeniable – it is high time to show him and his 13 companions a greater level of admiration and esteem.

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