3. ELI YOUNG BAND As hands down the most successful act to cross over from Texas country to the mainstream variety, the Eli Young Band is another group that doesn't spend much time in their own beds. Currently touring behind their second hit album in a row, 10,000 Towns, the quartet has precious little down time, but singer Mike Eli tweeted about a favorite Tex-Mex joint while the band was recording in their old hometown of Denton last month. Also, when we asked the band's publicist to confirm their Lone Star residency Thursday afternoon, she responded with a hearty "yes sir!"

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2. WILLIE NELSON Even at 81, the Red Headed Stranger continues to elate fans, and not just with his music. Sure, he's been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. And yes, he's the Honorary Chairman of the Texas Music Project. But his activism can't be ignored, either. Residing in the hills of Spicewood, just northwest of Austin, Willie keeps close to the capital in case Rick Perry needs his wise advice on marijuana legislation or biodiesel.

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1. GEORGE STRAIT King George was born a stone's throw south of San Antonio, and the Lone Star State is proud to remain his home base. The Grammy-winning Country Music Hall of Famer's twangy charm has endured for nearly 35 years, and even his latest release, Love is Everything, displays continued appeal. This cowboy may have hung up his touring boots, but if he ever decides to put them back on, local fans won't have to wait long for him to visit Houston.

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