Garland has been home to several notable figures across entertainment, sports, and the arts:
* **LeAnn Rimes** — Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning country music and pop singer who grew up in Garland. * **Crystal Bernard** — Actress and singer-songwriter, best known for her role in the hit 90s sitcom *Wings*. * **Mookie Blaylock** — Former NBA All-Star point guard who played high school basketball in Garland. * **Mitchel Musso** — Actor and musician known for his roles on the Disney Channel (including *Hannah Montana*). * **Ricky Pierce** — Former NBA player and two-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year, who attended Garland High School.