Famous People from Texas Famous People from Texas History | Symbols | Interesting Facts | Famous People Mary Kay Ash (1918 - 2001) An American businesswoman and founder of Mary Kay cosmetics. Born in Hot Wells, TX (557) Gene Autry (1907 - 1998) Born Orvon Grover Autry. An American performer who gained fame as The Singing Cowboy on the radio, in movies and on television for more than three decades beginning in the 1930s. Born in Tioga, TX (1415) Clyde Barrow (1909 - 1934) Outlaw and partner in crime with Bonnie Parker. Born in Newburn, TX (558) Carol Burnett (1933 - ) An American actress, comedian, singer, and writer. Best known for her TV variety show, The Carol Burnett Show. Born in San Antonio, TX (546) Horace Seaver "Stump" Carswell, Jr. (1916 - 1944) A Medal of Honor recipient as a Major in the United States Army Air Corps who served in World War II.

Born in Fort Worth, TX (1214) Claire Lee Chennault (1893 - 1958) An American military aviator who commanded the "Flying Tigers" during World War II. Born in Commerce, TX (1215) Joan Crawford (1905 - 1977) Born Lucille Fay LeSueur. An American actress in film, television and theatre. Born in San Antonio, TX (800) Lou Dobbs (1945 - ) An American television personality, author, and radio host the the Fox Business Network. Born in Childress, TX (133) Dwight D. Eisenhower (1890 - 1969) The 34th U.S. President (1953-1961) who ended the Korean War. He also served as supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Europe, and became the 1st supreme commander of NATO.

Born in Denison, TX (547) John Nance Garner (1868 - 1967) The 32nd Vice President of the United States serving with Franklin D Roosevelt from 1933 to 1941. He was also the 44th Speaker of the House and a U.S. Representative. Born in Detroit, TX (1730) Oveta Culp Hobby (1905 - 1995) The first secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, first director of the Women's Army Corps, and chairman of the board of the Houston Post. Born in Killeen, TX (1216) Buddy Holly (1936 - 1959) Born Charles Hardin Holley. An American musician and singer-songwriter. Considered one of the fathers of rock 'n roll. Born in Lubbock, TX (559) Waylon Arnold Jennings (1937 - 2002) An American country music singer, songwriter, actor and musician.

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Some of his songs include "Wildfire", "What's Forever For", "What She Wants", and "Don't Count the Rainy Days". Born in Dallas, TX (393) Willie Nelson (1933 - ) An American singer-songwriter, musician, guitarist, author, poet, actor and activist. One of the most recognized artists in country music. Born in Abbot, TX (554) Sandra Day O'Connor (1930 - ) A retired associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was the first woman to be appointed to the Court. Born in El Paso, TX (556) Roy Orbison (1936 - 1988) American singer/songwriter, guitarist and pioneer of rock and roll music. Known as The Big O. Some of his songs include "Only the Lonely", "Crying", and "Oh, Pretty Woman." Born in Vernon, TX (552) Buck Owens (1929 - 2006) Born Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr. An American singer and guitarist who had 21 number one hits on the Billboard country music charts with his band, the Buckaroos.

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Bruno NEEDS to carry on singing, his songs are amazing and so is he I love bruno voice, so amazing.. I like bruno song, ex just the way you are, lighters, lazy song, today my life begins, sometimes I listen bruno song :D No doubt about that, he is more than handsome with lovely voice, he is the most handsome guy on this universe, I say yes he is very handsome He is the best V 6 Comments 2 Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana and passed away on June 25, 2009. Michael Jackson was a singer, songwriter, producer, choreographer, entertainer and humanitarian. He donated (at least) a remarkable 300,000,000 dollars to charity. Michael is also known as The King ... read more . Michael Jackson was an innovator, his style hadn't been heard before and he really had a knack for keeping the pulse of music and what constitutes a hit. Michael Jackson should be first Why is Bruno Mars ABOVE Michael jackson?

Without michael there would be no bruno V 1 Comment 4 Elvis Presley Elvis Presley was a American musician and actor. Known as "The King" He was mostly known for his number 1 singles including "Heartbreak Hotel" "Hound Dog" "Jailhouse Rock" "Love me Tender" Elvis debuted in the movie "Love me Tender" and focused less on his music and continued that way. ... read more . He is bar none the best singer most imitated none better fantastic movies still listening decades later A lot of his songs always on my mind and I am still listening his songs till I am now 66 years old. Obviously awesome especially blus and gospel stuff. No Roy Orbison or the smoothest voice ever Johnny Mathis! Also a fantastic range and stage presence belongs to Jackie Wilson. See youtube. V 2 Comments 5 Frank Sinatra Francis Albert "Frank" Sinatra was an American singer, actor, and producer who was one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. No one can sing like Sinatra, except me. He was my teacher, mentor, promoter and friend. He could phrase like no one on planet earth.

He sold 160 million albums and recorded 1400 tunes. Here in Russia and Ukraine, you ask them who was the best and nearly all say Sinatra. Frank is awesome, classy, the standard. He set the bar for others the achieve. Just no one to touch him. By far the best male singer eve. 6 Eminem Eminem, born Marshall Bruce Mathers III, is an American rapper, actor and music producer born on October 17, 1972 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Eminem has sold over 300 million records making him the bestselling hip-hop artist of all time . In addition to his solo career, he is a member of D12 and (with ... read more . Eminem is always so creative and passionate about his music, he's a great storyteller and one of the best rappers of all time. Eminem is just awesome no1 in best rapper of ol tym no6 in best American male singers of ol tym and many more he is just the best love you love you Eminem. Guys please vote.

Are u ol guys gone crazy 123 very bad choices y is Eminem not in top5 please l request that people those who have bad choices no need to choice the rankings Grey still child. But he always singing like a Man He is all time best.. He is god of music 8 Chris Brown Christopher Maurice "Chris" Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, he was involved in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. He is most well known for his physical assault towards the singer Rihanna in ... read more . Chris brown is the best singer in the world I love him too much his music and don't hate him He is the best singer/ artist I really do look up to him He is the best. He's songs are amaizing and dances as well. He is the greatest. V 4 Comments 9 Adam Lambert Adam Mitchel Lambert is an American singer, songwriter and stage actor. Since 2009, he has sold over 2.5 million albums and 5 million singles worldwide.

I just LOVE him and his powerful voice V 2 Comments 10 Marc Anthony Marco Antonio Muñiz, known professionally as Marc Anthony, is an American singer, record producer, actor and television producer. Excellent singer, the best of all times The Contenders 11 Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, song writer, and record producer. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada (despite once claimed that he was Part-Indian) and he's Christian. He's the son of an author, Pattie Mallet. ... read more . The worst singer I have ever seen He is Canadian and he is a horrible singer Last time I checked he's Canadian and this is a list for best American male singers. He sings song with happiness except few songs You are stupid with your choices 13 Jay-Z Shawn Corey Carter, known by his stage name Jay Z, is an American rapper, entrepreneur and investor. He is best known for his album Reasonable Doubt.

A very great singer but not more than Eminem 14 Flo Rida Tramar Lacel Dillard, better known by his stage name Flo Rida is an American hip hop recording artist from Carol City, Florida. V 2 Comments 15 Adam Levine Adam Noah Levine is an American singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist for the Los Angeles pop rock band Maroon 5. V 3 Comments 16 Axl Rose William Bruce Rose Jr.,better known as 'Axl Rose', was born on February 6, 1962, in Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He Is the founder and lead singer of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses. He is a celebrated but controversial figure in the world of rock. 17 Pitbull Not much to say... Everybody wants to sing with him. He is wonderful! He should be number 1 singer because his rapping is very fast all over Europe Asia and Pakistan he is famous Ha fast I will get bore listening to his raps The best singer Ever.

He can sing any type of songs 18 John Vesely Cheer up John Veseky secondhand serenade or to get a crown in the competition is ok, you are the champion of the other winners, I support you to be the best, let's keep serenades and John Vesely is the Best, Ryan Cook is the excellent and Tom Broyfogle is expert Come on I always support you, lest you become a champion in this competition, you are the best than all keep the spirit and continue to struggle By zulfan in Indonesia, surakarta, MTsN1 Surakarta, My Home in Kadipiro 19 Billie Joe Armstrong Billie Joe Armstrong is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and guitarist of the punk rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt. He's hot and cute and has a really talented voice! what's all this Eminem and Justin Timberlake crap! Billie is really a talented person but not more than Eminem. I think u ol agree with me 20 Tyler Joseph Tyler Robert Joseph is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and rapper.

He is best known as the lead vocalist and keyboardist for American musical duo Twenty One Pilots. Twenty one pilots is my favorite band of all time time! I am a very big fan of him and his music! Tyler Joseph is part of Twenty One Pilots and is amazing no matter what he sings. PSearch List Singers With the Best Vocal Range - Top Ten List - TheTopTens® Singers With the Best Vocal Range Beatlesboy9 I know Most of you wont agree but these are my opinion completely. The Top Ten 1 Jackie Evancho Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" Evancho is an American classical crossover singer who gained wide recognition at an early age and, since 2009, has issued an EP and five albums, including a platinum and gold album and three Billboard 200 top 10 debuts . "Think of Me" at both age 9 and 14 show the tremendous and powerful range that Jackie has in her voice. Her new album "Awakening" will remove any question about her tremendous vocal range. - Trancas Not just the range but her consistent quality of tone from one end to the other.

- BobG What a wonderful voice; the world is blessed to be able to hear her now, and for many years to come. V 4 Comments 2 Freddie Mercury Freddie Mercury was born in Stone Town, Tanzania he later became a British singer, songwriter and record producer, known as the lead vocalist and songwriter of the rock band Queen. He also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Before he became a singer he has been ... read more . The Greatest Vocalist Of All Time - FettiMC Highly over-rated, Rolling Stone magazine had him ranked the #18 rock vocalist, which is about right. He is barely qualified to carry Elvis Presley's luggage. WAY better than Jackie,you can holler at me all u want,be now I just dislike her fan base. - McKing1003 V 3 Comments 3 Bono Paul David Hewson, known by his stage name Bono, is an Irish singer-songwriter, musician, venture capitalist, businessman, and philanthropist. His original nickname was Bono Vox which means "big voice". Bono has so much passion in his voice.

Better than everyone else on this list 4 Amy Lee Amy Lynn Hartzler, known professionally as Amy Lee, is an American singer-songwriter, classically trained pianist and composer. She is also the lead singer to the Arkansas band Evanescence. V 1 Comment 5 Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer, actress, producer, and model. In 2009, Guinness World Records cited her as the most awarded female act of all time. Houston is one of pop music's best-selling music artists of all-time, with an estimated 170–200 ... read more . She can reach any note so sad that she died - Colegtheman 6 John Denver Henry John Deutschendorf, Jr., known professionally as John Denver, was an American singer-songwriter, actor, activist and humanitarian, whose greatest commercial success was as a solo singer, starting in the 1970s. Always has and always will be, my favorite musician of all time. - Beatlesboy9 V 1 Comment 7 Elvis Presley Elvis Presley was a American musician and actor.

Known as "The King" He was mostly known for his number 1 singles including "Heartbreak Hotel" "Hound Dog" "Jailhouse Rock" "Love me Tender" Elvis debuted in the movie "Love me Tender" and focused less on his music and continued that way. ... read more . Elvis is no one in my book almost operatic voice in most songs like its now or never and surrender a better range than Robbie Williams how can they compare the two. Elvis is better by far. 8 Billie Joe Armstrong Billie Joe Armstrong is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor who is best known as the lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and guitarist of the punk rock band Green Day, which he co-founded with Mike Dirnt. Just listen to Brutal Love of Tre�' (preferably the Live Version) 9 Robbie Williams V 3 Comments 10 Paul McCartney Sir James Paul McCartney is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and composer . With John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame with the rock band the Beatles, one of the most popular and influential groups in the history of pop and rock music . WHAT IS THIS? Paul should definitely be number 1!

how is Jackie Evancho top? Roy Orbison and Elton John should also be much higher up on the list. Paul is a better WRITER than anybody! The Contenders 11 Roy Orbison Roy Kelton Orbison, professionally known as Roy Orbison, nicknamed Big O, was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and musician, mostly known for his complex voice and for hits such as, "Oh, Pretty Woman". Orbison was truly great, but nobody could sing 8 octaves. 12 Rihanna Robyn Rihanna Fenty is a Barbadian pop singer . Born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, she first entered the music industry by recording demo tapes under the direction of record producer Evan Rogers in 2003. She ultimately signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning ... read more . 13 Chester Bennington Chester Charles Bennington is an American musician, singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known for being the lead singer of Linkin Park. He also has a few side projects like Julien K and Dead By Sunrise .

V 1 Comment 14 Mick Jagger Sir Michael Philip "Mick" Jagger is an English singer, songwriter, and actor, best known as the lead vocalist and a co-founder of the Rolling Stones. 15 Gerard Way Gerard Arthur Way is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and comic book writer who was the lead vocalist and co-founder of the American alternative rock band My Chemical Romance from its formation in September 2001 until its split in March 2013. His debut solo album Hesitant Alien was released ... read more . V 1 Comment 16 Mariah Carey Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She won 5 Grammys, got her documentary movie "Glitter" and also one of the biggest best-selling women in the music industry. ... read more . Her high notes sound like bird calls. INCREDIBLE. 17 Luciano Pavarotti Luciano Pavarotti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce was an Italian operatic tenor who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time. Very good vocal range, control and technique Way, way better than Freddie Mercury! "Very Good"?

Very funny! The best of all time, by a mile- whoever place Billy Joe Armstrong and Bono above Pavarotti should be banned from TTT. 18 James Taylor James Vernon Taylor is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A five-time Grammy Award winner, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He is one of the best-selling artists of all time, and he has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. The "thumbs down" voters must not know that mellifluous and evocative are very good things! Fantastic, mellifluous, evocative voice, but not really that much range to it. 19 Elton John

Question: Which American singer was known as 'The Big O' ?
Answer: ROY ORBISON