George Strait, The Eli Young Band, Willie Nelson Among the Biggest Country Stars Who Live in Texas

There's a belief that in order to "make it big" in country music, you have to pack up your guitar and head to Nashville. Not true. There's plenty of musical prosperity to be had without having to move out of the Lone Star State.

The Houston Press has compiled a list of the Ten Biggest Country Stars Who Live in Texas. The list seems to be ranked based on three factual standards, including:

• You have to be a country artist or band
• You have to live in Texas
• You have to have a lot of Facebook fans

Top 10 Country Stars Who Live in Texas:

10.  Pat Green - Fort Worth (193,809 Facebook fans)

9.  Robert Earl Keen - Kerrville (220,861)

8.  Lyle Lovett - Klein (239,548)

7.  Casey Donahew Band - Burleson (299,130)

6.  Kevin Fowler - Wimberly (356,429)

5. Randy Rogers Band - San Marcos (419,181)

4. Randy Travis - Dallas (837,124)

3. Eli Young Band - Denton (1,591,168)

2. Willie Nelson - Spicewood (4,058,499)

1.  George Strait - San Antonio (7,521,647)