There are 14 country stars who should be given more respect. While Dwight Yoakam was often considered the most disrespected singer in country music, we recently discovered another legendary country artist whose accomplishments deserve recognition.
Yoakam has achieved a batting average of .081 (3-37) when it comes to the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards. Despite this relatively low average, he has managed to secure three wins. In comparison, the Bellamy Brothers would be fortunate to achieve similar success.
This pair of musicians has an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three most significant music events in the country genre. It is remarkable because no other duo has received as many nominations in this category, yet they have never managed to win. 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 who should be 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 extremely obvious that they would have arrived at this point by now.
It's 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's legal), or any other method that helps you stay calm while scrolling through. Below is a compilation of 14 artists, but please note that this list specifically highlights legacy acts that deserve more respect.
We will discuss underappreciated modern country artists at a later time.
Included in this list are two highly acclaimed female artists and three well-known musical groups. The inclusion of Billy Ray Cyrus may spark some disagreement, but the evidence supports his deserving a higher level of respect, along with his 13 fellow musicians.
Here are 14 country music artists who should be given more recognition and appreciation. Gallery credit goes to Billy D
Here are 26 country stars who are not currently members of the Grand Ole Opry. The credit for the gallery goes to Billy Dukes.
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