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A study was recently done to see which states have been the birthplace of the most stars, and Texas wound up pretty high on the list.

They say big things come in small packages. The same can be said for these celebrities who come from tiny towns in Texas.

Discover some famous folks that you may not know have roots in Texas.

Here are ten famous folks you didn't know were Hardin-Simmons University alumni, from TV stars to war heroes to theme park designers.

Here are some famous folks you didn't know were Abilene Christian alumni.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Billy Gibbons Age: 62 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Being one of the famously-bearded guitarists of the blues-rock band ZZ Top, which is known for songs like ‘Legs,’ ‘La Grange,’ ‘Tush,’ and ‘Tube Snake Boogie’

So many people pass away every year, including in the entertainment industry, that it’s hard to remember just who died, beyond the few very famous people. Turner Classic Movies has a nice montage that helps us remember the talents we’ve lost in 2011.

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Van Morrison Age: 66 Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, and Musician Known For: Hits such as ‘Brown Eyed Girl,’ ‘Into the Mystic,’ and ‘Moondance,’ winning six Grammy Awards, and being a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Richard Gere Age: 62 Occupation: Actor and Activist Known For: Films such as ‘American Gigolo,’ ‘An Officer and

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Lewis Black Age: 62 Occupation: Comedian, Writer, and Actor Known For: Hilariously angry and bitter stand-up routines, his ‘Back in Black’ segments on ‘The Daily Show,’ and hosting the Comedy Central series ‘Lewis Black’s Root of All Evil’ Cameron Diaz Age: 39 Occupation: Actress Known For: Roles in ‘There’s Something About Mary’ and

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: John McCain Age: 75 Occupation: Politician Known For: Being a Vietnam prisoner of war, serving as an Arizona senator since 1986, and a failed 2008 presidential bid Lea Michele Age: 25 Occupation: Actress and Singer Known For: Broadway roles in ‘Ragtime,’ ‘Les Misérables,’ and ‘Spring Awakening,’ and her portrayal of Rachel Berry on t

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Shania Twain Age: 46 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Country/pop crossover hits such as ‘You’re Still the One,’ ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much,’ and ‘Man! I Feel Like a Woman!,’ five Grammy awards, her divorce from music producer Mutt Lange after he had an affair with her best friend, and her recent karmic-justice marria

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Tim Gunn Age: 58 Occupation: Fashion Consultant and Television Personality Known For: His tart-tongued critiques of celebrity fashions and of contestants on the TV series ‘Project Runway’ Martina McBride Age: 45 Occupation: Singer and Songwriter Known For: Belting country hits such as ‘My Baby Loves Me,’ ‘Independence Day,’ ‘Wild Ange