There are 14 country stars who are not given the respect they deserve. While many believed Dwight Yoakam to be the most disrespected singer in country music, we recently discovered another legendary country act whose accomplishments are overlooked.
Yoakam has had a rather low batting average of .081 (3-37) at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards, but surprisingly, he has still managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would surely wish for such luck!
This pair has an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three main country music award shows. They hold the record for the most nominations in the duo category, yet they have never won. David and Howard Bellamy have been consistently overlooked to the point that they were not even included in the list of deserving artists not in the Country Music Hall of Fame by the Taste of Country team.
Associated: List of 62 country artists who have not been inducted into the Hall of
It was obvious and easy to understand that they would have arrived by now.
It's possible that you might feel just as upset as we did about this lack of respect. We suggest using a stress ball or a CBD gummy (if it's legal for you) or any other method you use to stay calm while scrolling. Below, there is a list of 14 artists, specifically legacy acts, who we believe should be given more recognition and respect.
We will discuss unappreciated modern country singers at another time in a fun and light-hearted manner.
Included on this list are two highly esteemed female solo artists, as well as three well-known musical groups. Additionally, Billy Ray Cyrus is also mentioned, acknowledging that this choice may spark some debate. Nevertheless, the evidence strongly supports the notion that he, along with his 13 associates, deserve greater recognition and admiration.
Here are 14 country music artists who deserve greater recognition and admiration. Credit for the gallery goes to Billy D
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