There are 14 country 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 country music, we recently discovered another iconic country artist who has also been overlooked.
Yoakam's performance at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards has not been very successful, as he only has a batting average of .081 with a record of 3 wins out of 37 attempts. In comparison, the Bellamy Brothers have not been as fortunate in achieving similar success.
The Bellamy Brothers, David and Howard, have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three major country music awards. They hold the record for the most nominations in the duo category without ever winning. Surprisingly, they have been consistently overlooked, to the point where the Taste of Country team did not even include them in a list of deserving artists not yet in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Related: A list of 62 country artists who have not yet been inducted into the
It appeared to be extremely obvious that they would have arrived by now.
You might feel as strongly as we do about this type of disrespect. We suggest using a stress ball, a CBD gummy (if it's legal), or any other method you use to stay calm while scrolling. Below, you'll find a list of 14 artists, specifically legacy acts, who we believe deserve more respect.
We will discuss overlooked modern country singers at a different time.
Included in this list are two highly esteemed female solo artists and three renowned musical groups. The presence of Billy Ray Cyrus may spark some debate, but the facts cannot be denied. It is about time that he and his 13 counterparts receive the recognition they deserve.
Here are 14 country music artists who we believe should receive more recognition and admiration. The credit for the gallery
Here are 26 country music artists who are surprisingly not members of the Grand Ole Opry. This list was compiled by Billy Dukes.
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