There's no shortage of talent when it comes to musicians in East Texas. I grew up in Deep East Texas, and I'm still surprised by some of the big names that have ties to the area. Music Artists with Ties to East TexasWe've talked about Don Henley before, because he attended Stephen F. Austin State University for a time. Yes, he attended SFA, but he's actually an East Texas native, born in Gilmer. READ MORE: 8 Athletes Who Proved Deep East Texas Can CompeteAnd these are just a few of the big names that have ties to East Texas.