There are 14 country music stars who deserve more recognition for their talent and contributions. While Dwight Yoakam has often been regarded as one of the most disrespected singers in the genre, we recently discovered the impressive resume of another legendary country artist.
Yoakam's batting average at the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards is only .081, which means he has only managed to win 3 out of 37 times. However, compared to the Bellamy Brothers, he has been more successful in terms of wins.
David and Howard Bellamy, a country music duo, have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three main music awards shows. Despite having received the highest number of nominations in the duo category, they have never won. Their lack of recognition is so severe that the Taste of Country team did not even include them in their list of deserving artists who are not yet 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 that they would have arrived already.
It is possible for you to feel just as upset as we did about this type of disrespect. We suggest using a stress ball, a CBD gummy (if it is legal), or any other method you use to stay calm while scrolling through this list. Below, there are 14 artists mentioned, and it is important to note that this list only consists of well-established and respected acts.
We will discuss overlooked modern country singers at another time.
This list includes two extremely talented female solo artists and three well-known groups. Despite the potential controversy, Billy Ray Cyrus also deserves a spot on this list. The evidence is clear and it's about time we show him and his 13 friends some more respect.
Here are 14 country music stars who should be given more recognition and appreciation. Credit for the gallery goes to
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Credit for Gallery: Billy Dukes
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