There are 14 country music stars who deserve to be recognized and respected more. Although Dwight Yoakam seemed to be one of the most disrespected singers in the genre, we recently discovered another legendary country artist whose accomplishments are equally impressive.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is only .081, meaning he has only been successful in three out of thirty-seven instances. Surprisingly, despite this low average, he has managed to win three awards. The Bellamy Brothers, on the other hand, have not been
David and Howard Bellamy, as a duo, have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three main country music award shows. It is remarkable because no other country duo has received more nominations in this category, yet they have never won. Their lack of recognition is evident, as the Taste of Country team did not even include them in their list of deserving artists 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 obvious and effortless that they would have already arrived.
It's possible for you to feel the same level of frustration as we did when faced with this kind of disrespect. We suggest using a stress-relief tool like a squeeze ball or a CBD gummy (if it's legal for you) to help you stay calm. Below, there is a list of 14 artists who are considered legacy acts and deserve more respect.
We will set aside the topic of contemporary country singers who are not given the respect they deserve for another time.
Included in this list are two highly acclaimed female musicians who have achieved great success as solo artists, as well as three well-known and influential musical groups. Billy Ray Cyrus is also featured on the list, although his inclusion may generate some disagreement. Nevertheless, the evidence supports the fact that he and his 13 associates deserve more recognition and appreciation.
14 Country Artists Who Deserve Greater Recognition
Gallery Attribution: Billy Dukes
Here are 26 country stars that you will be surprised to know are not members of the Grand Ole Opry. This gallery is credited to Billy Dukes
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