There are 14 country stars who deserve to be given more respect. Initially, Dwight Yoakam seemed to be the singer in country music who was not getting the recognition he deserved. However, we recently discovered the impressive accomplishments of another iconic country artist.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is quite low, standing at .081 with only three successful hits out of 37 attempts. However, despite his low average, he has managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would certainly hope for the same level of success.
David and Howard Bellamy have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three major shows in the country music industry. No other duo in the country music genre has received more nominations in the duo category, yet they have never managed to win. Their lack of recognition is so significant that the Taste of Country team did not even include them in their list of deserving artists who are not 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 incredibly obvious that they would have arrived by now.
It is possible that you can become equally upset as we did about this type of disrespectful behavior. We suggest using a stress-relief tool like a squeeze ball or 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, and it is important to note that this list only includes well-established, respected artists.
We will discuss overlooked modern country singers at a different time.
Included in this list are two highly regarded female solo artists, along with three well-known musical groups. Billy Ray Cyrus is also featured, which may generate some disagreement among readers. Nevertheless, the evidence supports the inclusion of Cyrus and his 13 peers, indicating that they deserve greater recognition and appreciation.
Here are 14 country music artists who should be given more recognition and admiration. The credit for the gallery goes
Here are 26 country music artists who are surprising non-members of the Grand Ole Opry. Photo credit goes to Billy Dukes.
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