The University of North Texas boasts a long, distinguished history of producing exceptionally talented alumni who achieved massive global success across music, entertainment, and professional sports. Famous former students who attended UNT include legendary Grammy-winning vocalists Norah Jones and Don Henley, rock music icon Meat Loaf, professional wrestling superstar Stone Cold Steve Austin, Academy Award-nominated actor Thomas Haden Church, and country music star Maren Morris, all of whom launched their creative journeys in Denton.