There are 14 country stars who should be given more recognition and admiration. While Dwight Yoakam may have been considered the most undervalued singer in country music, we recently discovered another iconic country artist with an impressive career.
Yoakam has a very low batting average of .081 (3-37) at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards, yet he has managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would be extremely fortunate if they experienced the same level of success.
This pair of musicians has an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three main music award shows. It is quite remarkable that no other country duo has received more nominations in their 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 not yet inducted into 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 arrived by now.
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. The list below consists of 14 artists, and it focuses on legacy acts that deserve more respect.
We will set aside the topic of contemporary country singers who have been treated disrespectfully for another time.
Included in this list are two highly acclaimed female singers and three well-known musical groups. Despite the potential controversy, Billy Ray Cyrus is also featured, and the evidence supports his inclusion. It is about time that he and his 13 associates are given the recognition they deserve.
14 Country Music Artists Who Deserve Greater Recognition
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