East Texans Who Became StarsGrowing up in Texas, we've been exposed to Texas stars, like Kelly Clarkson, Selena Gomez, Beyoncé, Willie Nelson, and there's proof that even East Texans can get a piece of that spotlight. So I threw the question out to a social media page asking: Who are the East Texas celebrities that people recognize the most? Honestly, some of the names surprised me; I knew a few, but didn't realize how many came from East Texas. Then there's something about East Texas musicians and singers, they are some of the best songwriters and performers when it comes to music. East Texans That Became Big StarsThe 5 Texas Born Brands That Texans Are Most Loyal Too When it comes to Texas products, Texans are more likely to support these Texas brands, according to Market Beat Gallery Credit: Lucky Larry, Mix 93-1