What country music artist/songwriter/musician who was born in Texas do you consider to be the most influential?

Being a traditional country music fan I love Texas music, most of the good country music around today is coming from Texan artists, the most popular, influential and highly respected artist has got to be Gene Watson, he is still recording with top artists like Rhonda Vincent, Vince Gill, Trace Adkins etc. and selling out venues across the world.

How many other artists could have the cream of country music on their feet after a performance like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw9RyFXmwww

George Jones, So many great songs. Any fan of country music could recognize his voice, it is amazing how he could go from such a deep voice to a higher voice like he does.

Could also make a case for Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson because of the Outlaw Movement

I believe that if you were to ask any country artist out there, George Jones would be among their top choice for influences. Bob Wills for dance music, Jones for all around best. from any state.

Willie Nelson. purple Headed Stranger. because of the fact the guy keeps branching out devoid of ever "merchandising out". human beings ought to admire that. MHO, i understand Johnny money is probable gonna be the precise answer, tho. For the ladies, I vote Patsy.

I can name several, Bob Wills, Ray Price George Jones......Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings.

this is the correct order too.

I think it has to be George Jones,judging by the high esteem he is held in by many other

Country musicians

George Jones, A lot of other artists look up to him, and have followed in his footsteps, and I love him.