There are 14 country music stars who should be given more respect. While it appeared that Dwight Yoakam was the most disrespected singer in the genre, we recently discovered another iconic country artist who deserves recognition.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is only .081, which means he has only been successful in three out of 37 attempts. Despite this low average, he has managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would definitely envy his success.
The Bellamy Brothers have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three biggest music award shows. They hold the record for the most nominations in the duo category without ever winning. Despite their achievements, David and Howard Bellamy have been consistently overlooked. In fact, they were not even included in the list of deserving artists not in the Country Music Hall of Fame compiled by the Taste of Country team.
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 that you may feel as strongly as we do about this type of disrespect. We suggest using a stress-relief tool like a squeeze ball or a CBD gummy (if it is legal for you) to help you stay calm. The following list consists of 14 artists, specifically legacy acts, who we believe deserve more respect.
We will discuss country singers who are not given enough respect at another time.
Included in this list are two highly regarded female solo artists and three well-known musical groups. Billy Ray Cyrus is also included, which may generate some disagreement. Nevertheless, the proof is undeniable – it is time to acknowledge him and his 13 peers with greater respect.
Here are 14 country music artists who should be given more recognition and appreciation. Credit for the gallery goes to
Here are 26 country stars who surprisingly do not hold membership in the esteemed Grand Ole Opry. The gallery credit goes to Billy Dukes.
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