There are 14 country music stars who should be given more respect. While it seemed like Dwight Yoakam was the most disrespected singer in country music, we recently discovered another iconic country artist with an impressive resume who also deserves more recognition.
Yoakam has achieved a rather low batting average of .081 (3-37) at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards. Despite this, he has managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers, on the other hand, have not been as fortunate.
This pair has an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three main country music award shows. No other duo has received as many nominations in this category, yet they have never won. David and Howard Bellamy have been so consistently overlooked that they were not even mentioned by the Taste of Country team when compiling a list of deserving artists who are not in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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It appeared to be obvious that they would have arrived already.
It is possible for you to become equally upset as we did about this type of disrespect. We suggest using a stress-relieving tool like a squeeze ball or consuming a CBD gummy (if it is legal for you) or any other method you use to stay calm. Below, you will find a list of 14 artists. This particular list focuses on legacy acts that we believe deserve more respect.
We will set aside the topic of contemporary country singers who are not given proper respect for another time.
This list includes two extremely talented female solo artists and three well-known groups that have become iconic. Billy Ray Cyrus is also included in the list, which we anticipate may stir some controversy. Nevertheless, the evidence is clear – it is time to acknowledge him and his 13 colleagues with more respect.
Here are 14 country stars who should be given more recognition and admiration. The credit for the gallery goes to
Here are 26 country music stars who surprisingly aren't members of the Grand Ole Opry. This gallery is credited to Billy Dukes.
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