Austin City Limits
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About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits is a documentary TV series that premiered on PBS on January 1, 1975. It has 49 seasons and 563 episodes so far and is still airing new episodes. The latest episode, Season 52 Episode 5 "Sienna Spiro", aired on October 3, 2026.
Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
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Episodes
563 episodes · 49 seasons
Season 1
1975 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 51 years ago
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- E13
13. The Lost Gonzo Band / Jerry Jeff Walker
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12. Balcones Fault
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11. Wheatfield
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10. Greezy Wheels / Marcia Ball
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9. B.W. Stevenson / Bobby Bridger
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8. Steve Fromholz
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7. Alvin Crow and the Pleasant Valley Boys
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6. Doug Sahm
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5. Flaco Jiménez with Ry Cooder & Augie Meyers
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4. Townes Van Zandt / Clifton Chenier
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3. Rusty Wier
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2. Asleep at the Wheel / Bob Wills' Original Texas Playboys
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1. Willie Nelson
The Texas-born singer and songwriter performs in the pilot episode of Austin City Limits shot on October 17, 1974 covering such tracks as Whiskey River, Stay all Night... and Bloody Mary Morning.
Season 2
10 episodes · Last episode: 48 years ago
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10. Willis Alan Ramsey / Roy Buchanan
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9. Larry Gatlin / Alex Harvey
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8. The Dirt Band / Kiwi
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7. Guy Clark / Steve Fromholz
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6. Firefall / Denim
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5. Gatemouth Brown / Delbert McClinton
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4. Jimmy Buffett / Rusty Wier
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3. The Earl Scruggs Revue
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2. Amazing Rhythm Aces / Gove
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1. Willie Nelson / Tracy Nelson
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Season 3
13 episodes
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13. Killough & Eckley followed by The Lost Gonzo Band
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12. Merle Haggard
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11. Vassar Clements followed by Gatemouth Brown
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10. Asleep at the Wheel followed by Bobby Bridger
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9. Jesse Winchester followed by Mother of Pearl
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8. John Hartford followed by The Dillards
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7. Johnny Rodriguez followed by Linda Hargrove
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6. Doc Watson followed by Gove
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5. Chet Atkins followed by Merle Travis
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4. Bob Wills' Original Texas Playboys followed by Ernest Tubb
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3. John Prine
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2. Steve Goodman
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1. Michael Martin Murphey
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Season 4
13 episodes · Last episode: 47 years ago
- E13
13. Norton Buffalo
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12. Doug Kershaw followed by Clifton Chenier
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11. Little Joe y La Familia followed by Esteban Jordan
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10. Hoyt Axton
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9. Alvin Crow followed by Marcia Ball
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8. Pure Prairie League followed by Bobby Bare
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7. Delbert McClinton followed by Cate Brothers
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6. Tom Waits
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5. Leon Redbone followed by Steve Fromholz
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4. Nashville Super Pickers followed by Tom T. Hall
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3. The Neville Brothers followed by Robert Shaw and Lightnin' Hopkins
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2. Dan Del Santo followed by Taj Mahal
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1. John McEuen and Friends with Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten
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Season 5
13 episodes
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13. Mel Tillis followed by Gail Davies
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12. Carl Perkins followed by Joe Sun
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11. Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley followed by Marty Robbins
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10. Flaco Jimenez followed by Beto y Los Fairlanes
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9. Johnny Paycheck followed by Billy Joe Shaver
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8. Johnny Gimble followed by Texas Swing Pioneers
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7. Hank Williams Jr. followed by Shake Russell Band
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6. Joe Ely followed by Jerry Jeff Walker
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5. Ralph Stanley followed by Uncle Walt's Band
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4. Ray Charles & His Orchestra
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3. Songwriters Special Willie Nelson, Floyd Tillman and friends
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2. Don Williams followed by Janie Fricke
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1. Roy Clark & Gatemouth Brown
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Season 6
13 episodes
- E13
13. David Grisman Quartet followed by A Mandolin Special featuring Tiny Moore and Jethro Burns
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12. Joe Carrasco followed by The Sir Douglas Quintet
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11. Leo Kottke followed by Passenger
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10. Michael Murphey followed by Ed Bruce
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9. Songwriters Encore
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8. Tony Joe White followed by Gary Stewart
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7. Johnny Rodriguez followed by Alabama
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6. Ray Price followed by Asleep at the Wheel
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5. Bobby Bare followed by Lacy J. Dalton
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4. The Charlie Daniels Band
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3. Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys followed by Riders in the Sky
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2. Charley Pride followed by Razzy Bailey
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1. George Jones with Hank Thompson
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Season 7
13 episodes
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13. Roy Clark followed by The Geezinslaws
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12. Don McLean followed by Terry Gibbs
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11. Tompall & the Glaser Brothers followed by George Strait
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10. Larry Gatlin followed by Ricky Skaggs
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9. Bellamy Brothers followed by John Anderson
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8. Merle Haggard with Leona Williams and The Strangers
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7. Willie Nelson followed by Guy Clark
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6. Johnny Lee followed by Charly McClain
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5. Jerry Reed followed by Chet Atkins
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4. Kris Kristofferson
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3. Pete Fountain followed by Jazzmanian Devil
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2. George Thorogood and the Destroyers followed by Dave Olney and the X-Rays
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1. Emmylou Harris followed by Rodney Crowell
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Season 8
13 episodes · Last episode: 22 years ago
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13. Loretta Lynn
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12. Roger Miller followed by Earl Thomas Conley
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11. Tammy Wynette followed by John Conlee
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10. Rank and File followed by Delbert McClinton
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9. Roseanne Cash followed by Steve Wariner
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8. Michael Martin Murphey followed by Gary P. Nunn
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7. Frizzell & West followed by Con Hunley
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6. Janie Fricke followed by B.J. Thomas
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5. B.B. King
“B.B. King personified blues music for the whole world...He was larger than life, but a gentle man with a kind soul and big heart. His ACL performance ranks as one of my personal favorites, and I was never more proud than when he somehow slipped ‘Austin City Limits’ into the lyric of his classic rendition of Willie Nelson’s ‘Night Life.’ We’ve lost a giant.” Terry Lickona, ACL Executive Producer
- E4
4. Songwriters Showcase with Rodney Crowell, John Prine & Friends
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3. Don Williams followed by West Texas Songwriters Special
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2. Roy Orbison
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1. Mickey Gilley followed by T.G. Sheppard
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Season 9
1984 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 42 years ago
- E13
13. Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble / The Fabulous Thunderbirds
FinaleThe Texas blues are highlighted on this 1984 episode. Austin's own guitar master, Stevie Ray Vaughn, joins his band to add to his own blues legend. Meanwhile, The Fabulous Thunderbirds are known for their searing rock & roll with roadhouse blues overtones.
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12. Country Legends
With Faron Young, Kitty Wells, Sons of the Pioneers, Joe & Rose Maphis, Pee Wee King & Red Stewart, Johnny Wright, & The Collins Sisters
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11. George Strait / The Kendalls
- E10
10. John Anderson / Eliza Gilkyson
- E9
9. Bonnie Raitt / The LeRoi Brothers with Ray Campi & Sleepy La Beef
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8. Dottie West / Floyd Cramer
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7. Johnny Rodriguez / David Allen Coe
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6. Jimmy Buffett
- E5
5. The Whites / New Grass Revival
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4. Gary Morris / Gail Davies
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3. Freddy Powers with Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard
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2. Jerry Lee Lewis
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1. Ray Charles / Lee Greenwood
Season 10
14 episodes · Last episode: 41 years ago
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14. The Allman Brothers Band
A Live Broadcast From Austin City Limits
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13. Earl Thomas Conley / Vince Gill
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12. Freddy Powers with Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard / Whitey Shafer
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11. Larry Gatlin / Nanci Griffith
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10. Juice Newton / Mark Gray
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9. The Dirt Band / Steve Goodman Tribute
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8. Joe Ely / Eric Johnson
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7. Glen Campbell / Eddy Raven
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6. Ricky Skaggs / The Judds
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5. Eddie Rabbitt / Tammy Wynette
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4. Waylon Jennings / Billy Joe Shaver
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3. Exile / The Maines Bros. with Terry Allen
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2. Neil Young and The International Harvesters
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1. Oak Ridge Boys / Bob Wills’ Original Texas Playboys
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Season 11
1986 · 1 episode · Last episode: 40 years ago
- E1
1. Tanya Tucker / Sawyer Brown
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Season 12
13 episodes
- E13
13. Fats Domino
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12. Johnny Cash with The Carter Family
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11. Steve Wariner followed by Restless Heart
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10. Brenda Lee followed by Sweethearts of the Rodeo
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9. Leon Russell followed by Steve Earle
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8. Chet Atkins and Friends
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7. Randy Travis followed by Kathy Mattea
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6. Michael Martin Murphey followed by Marty Stuart
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5. Riders in the Sky followed by Hot Rize
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4. Lyle Lovett followed by Judy Rodman
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3. The Fabulous Thunderbirds followed by Omar & the Howlers
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2. Squeezebox Special with Queen Ida, Santiago Jimenez Jr. and Ponty Bone
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1. Ronnie Milsap
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Season 14
14 episodes · Last episode: 37 years ago
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14. John Hiatt followed by Los Lobos
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13. Eric Johnson
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12. Keith Whitley followed by Skip Ewing
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11. Leonard Cohen
1. First we take Manhattan 2. Tower of song 3. Everybody knows 4. Ain't no cure for love 5. The partisan 6. Joan of Arc 7. Jazz police 8. If it be your will 9. Take this waltz
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10. Texas Showcase featuring Robert Earl Keen, Rosie Flores, Tony Perez and Jimmie Dale Gilmore
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9. Buck Owens followed by The Geezinslaws
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8. Songwriters Special featuring Harlan Howard, Don Schlitz, Mike Reid, Kye Fleming and Mark Wright
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7. Dwight Yoakam followed by Patty Loveless
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6. Delbert McClinton followed by The Crickets
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5. Emmylou Harris followed by Nanci Griffith
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4. Stanley Jordan
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3. The Charlie Daniels Band followed by Gary P. Nunn
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2. K.T. Oslin followed by Rodney Crowell
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1. George Strait
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Season 15
1990 · 1 episode · Last episode: 36 years ago
- E5
5. Waylon Jennings
FinaleCountry music outlaw Waylon Jennings takes the famed "Austin City Limits" stage. Tracks include "Mamas Don't Let You're Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys," "Good Hearted Woman," "Trouble Man," "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way," "Me And Bobby McGee," and more.
Season 17
1992 · 1 episode · Last episode: 34 years ago
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5. Albert Collins/ Danny Gatton
FinaleAlbert Collins followed by Danny Gatton
Season 18
1993 · 1 episode · Last episode: 33 years ago
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1. Marc Cohn / Leo Kottke
Finale
Season 20
1995 · 1 episode · Last episode: 31 years ago
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8. Stevie Ray Vaughan: A Retrospective
FinaleCombing footage of previous ACL appearances, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble give great blue performances.
Season 21
1996 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 30 years ago
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12. Sagebrush Symphony
FinaleWith Michael Martin Murphey, The Sons of the San Joaquin, Hank Thompson, Robert Mirabal, Herb Jeffries and The Oklahoma City Philharmonic
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11. Gatemouth Brown / Keb' Mo'
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10. Faith Hill / Trisha Yearwood
- E9
9. Los Lobos / Joe Ely
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8. Lisa Loeb / Jimmy LaFave
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7. The Allman Brothers Band
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6. Lee Roy Parnell / A.J. Croce
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5. Pam Tillis / Guitar Pull with Willie Nelson and Others
With Willie Nelson. Merle Haggard, Iris DeMent, Freddy Powers
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4. B.B. King
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3. Asleep at the Wheel's 25th Anniversary Celebration
With Willie Nelson, Tracy Byrd, Wade Hayes, Delbert McClinton, Charlie Daniels
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2. John Prine / Todd Snider
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1. Alison Krauss & Union Station / Merle Haggard
Season 22
1997 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 29 years ago
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13. Blues Night with Delbert McClinton and Miss Lavelle White
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12. Sheryl Crow
- E11
11. Robert Earl Keen / Jack Ingram
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10. Son Volt / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
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9. Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
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8. Eric Johnson / Kenny Wayne Shepherd
Guitar-master Eric Johnson and blues player Kenny Wayne Shepherd perform. Songs include "Righteous"; "Born with a Broken Heart"; "S.R.V." (Johnson's tribute to the late Stevie Ray Vaughan); and "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)."
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7. Travis Tritt / Wade Hayes
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6. Mary Chapin Carpenter / BR5-49
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5. Best of Austin Country Showcase
“Best of Austin” Country Showcase: Libbi Bosworth, Dale Watson, The Derailers, Wayne Hancock, Don Walser & Mary Cutrufello
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4. Lyle Lovett and Friends: A Tribute to Walter Hyatt
A Tribute To Walter Hyatt with Lyle Lovett, David Ball, Champ Hood, Willis Alan Ramsey, Marcia Ball, Shawn Colvin, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Junior Brown, David Halley, Allison Moorer
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3. A Bluegrass Tribute to Bill Monroe
Classic: Bill Monroe Retrospective with Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Jim and Jesse & Mac Wiseman
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2. Songwriters Special Featuring Kris Kristofferson
Songwriters Special with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Kimmie Rhodes, Billy Joe Shaver
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1. Wynonna
Season 23
1998 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 28 years ago
- E13
13. Buddy Guy / Storyville
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12. Clay Walker / Trace Adkins
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11. Old 97's / Whiskeytown
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10. Boz Scaggs / 8 1/2 Souvenirs
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8. Hal Ketchum / Terry Allen
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7. Nanci Griffith & the Crickets
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6. Loretta Lynn
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5. Indigo Girls / Kim Richey
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4. The Manhattan Transfer
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3. Marcia Ball / Irma Thomas / Tracy Nelson
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2. Patty Loveless / Collin Raye
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1. Celebration of Townes Van Zandt: Willie Nelson / Emmylou Harris / Nanci Griffith / Lyle Lovett
Season 24
1999 · 12 episodes · Last episode: 27 years ago
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13. Bobby Blue Bland / Susan Tedeschi
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11. Bruce Hornsby / Monte Montgomery
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10. Dave Alvin / Loudon Wainwright
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9. Fastball / Mary Cutrufello
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8. Mexican Roots Music Celebration: Freddy Fender / David Hidalgo / Cesar Rosas / Tish Hinojosa / Ruben Ramos / Rick Trevino / Joe Ely
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7. Jonny Lang / Jimmie Vaughan
Blues guitarists Jonny Lang and Jimmie Vaughan. Included: "Still Rainin'," "Can't Say No," "I Am," "Sweet Soul Vibe," "Lie to Me."
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6. Ray Price / Hank Thompson / Junior Brown
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5. Vince Gill / Martina McBride
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4. Lucinda Williams
Lucinda Williams proves why she is one of America's premiere singer songwriters when she brings her melancholy vocals and achingly sweet lyrics to the stage.
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3. Lionel Hampton / Ruth Brown
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2. Hootie and the Blowfish / Nanci Griffith
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1. Deana Carter / Matraca Berg
Season 25
2000 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago
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16. Jewel
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15. Trisha Yearwood / Alison Krauss
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14. Songwriters Special with Emmylou Harris
ACL invites country diva Emmylou Harris to take the stage. She, in turn, invites her friends for an old fashioned guitar pull where singer/songwriters share songs, guitar secrets, and interesting stories.
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13. Lyle Lovett & Friends
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12. Joe Ely / Indigenous
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10. Wilco / Bela Fleck & Friends
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9. The Mavericks / the Warren Brothers
If they weren't the creators of Southern Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd are certainly the most recognizable ambassadors for the Deep South. In this one hour special, the band plays a range of hits form their long career.
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8. Kenny Rogers
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7. Texas Tornados: Tribute to Doug Sahm
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6. Lynyrd Skynyrd
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5. Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis & Earl Scruggs / Susan Ashton
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4. Willie Nelson & Family / Leon Russell
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3. Clint Black / Eric Johnson / Ray Benson / Lisa Hartman Black
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2. Robert Cray / Doyle Bramhall
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1. Garth Brooks
Season 26
2000 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 25 years ago
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18. Dolly Parton/Nickel Creek
The one and only queen of country performs the music of her Appalachian upbringing, and young bluegrass sensations Nickel Creek showcase their soaring harmonies and instrumental virtuosity.
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13. Fats Domino
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12. David Gray / Dar Williams
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11. Steve Earle / Kasey Chambers
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10. Merle Haggard / The Derailers
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9. Widespread Panic
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8. Tom Waits
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7. Joe Cocker
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6. Brad Paisley / Eric Heatherly
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5. Lee Ann Womack / Clay Davidson
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4. Townes Van Zandt Tribute: Willie Nelson / Emmylou Harris / Nanci Griffith / Lyle Lovett
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3. Shelby Lynne / Toni Price
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2. John Hiatt / Kelly Willis
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1. Phish
Season 27
2001 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 24 years ago
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13. Natalie Merchant / Eric Taylor
Finale - E12
12. David Byrne
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11. John Hammond / Blue Rodeo
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10. Delbert McClinton / Asleep at the Wheel
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9. Robert Earl Keen / Charlie Robison
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8. Brad Paisley / Sara Evans
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7. Brooks & Dunn
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6. Shemekia Copeland / Jimmie Vaughan
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5. The String Cheese Incident
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4. Mary Chapin Carpenter / Nanci Griffith
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3. Patty Loveless / the Del McCoury Band
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2. Richard Thompson / Eliza Gilkyson
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1. Ibrahim Ferrer Orchestra ft. Ruben Gonzalez
Season 28
2002 · 4 episodes · Last episode: 23 years ago
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10. Beck
FinaleIndie pop star Beck appears on ACL to sing his mellow hits with a funky twist.
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7. Jackson Browne
Jackson Browne performs old favorites and music from his new album.
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6. Robert Plant
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1. Bonnie Raitt and Special Guests
The start of the 28th season sees Grammy award winner, Bonnie Raitt, play to a dedicated audience.
Season 29
2003 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 22 years ago
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13. Keith Urban / Rodney Crowell
FinaleSinger Keith Urban performs songs from his CD ``Golden Road''; singer Rodney Crowell performs songs from his CD ``Fate's Right Hand.
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12. Ben Harper
Ben Harper's soulful lyrics and social commentary are highlighted by his eclectic style. From soul southern gospel to 70's funk, Harper inspires devoted fans.
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11. Guster / Los Lonely Boys
Guster and Los Lonely Boys play to a packed house of screaming fans.
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10. The Jayhawks / Gillian Welch
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9. Jonny Lang / Chuck Prophet
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8. Jason Mraz / Fountains of Wayne
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7. Joe Nichols / Jessica Andrews
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6. John Mayer / Buddy Guy and Double Trouble
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5. Rosanne Cash / Neko Case
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4. Tracy Chapman
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3. An Evening with Vince Gill
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2. Susan Tedeschi / Ruthie Foster
ACL presents two musicians who have taken their background in soul music and evolved into different genres. Susan Tedeschi is a multi-talented blues guitarist, while Ruthie Foster is a folk-rock specialist.
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1. Steve Winwood
Season 29 kicks off with Rock legend Steve Winwood. Winwood has managed to stay popular and successful through more than 30 years in the music business. More importantly, his music has stayed relevant and ground breaking through all that time.
Season 30
2004 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago
- E13
13. The Pixies
FinaleLegendary alternative rockers, the Pixies, reunite on the ACL stage.
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12. Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices
Modest Mouse is known as genre-bending indie rock band on their way up. Guided by Voices has been performing together for over 10 years, but they have recently decided to call it quits. This is one of the last performances of the band.
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11. Trey Anastasio
Trey Anastasio, former Phish frontman, performs his skillful improvisation live in an outdoor arena.
- E10
10. Wilco / Bright Eyes
This episode has a theme: musical innovation. Both featured bands have outgrown the labels music experts have put on them to create unique sounds and haunting melodies.
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9. The Flaming Lips / The Shins
The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.
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8. Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello and the Imposters perform songs from their new album and some old favorites. The music is signified by Costello's genre bending style.
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7. Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli
This episode's theme is big innovation. Polyphonic Spree has more than 20 members who dress in colorful choir robes. Their pop epics and energetic live performances have inspired a cult-like following. Next, Grammy award winners, Ozomatli, brings their 10-piece band to the stage. The L.A. band fuses Latin rhythms, Middle Eastern and African beats with modern hip-hop.
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6. Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow is multi-Grammy award winner. On this special episode, filmed at the Austin City Limits Musicfest, Crow sings past hits, new songs, and manages a few surprises for the crowd.
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5. Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum
Austin favorite, Lyle Lovett, has gained national recognition by expanding the sound of country to include jazz, blues and pop. Pianist Jamie Cullum is a London sensation who infuses rock with jazz and dance.
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4. Michael McDonald / Joss Stone
Strong and unique voices mark this episode. Michael McDonald has a signature sound all his own. While, Joss Stone is a young singer with a powerful and soulful voice.
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3. Damien Rice / Patty Griffin
Irish singer/songwriter, Damien Rice, brings his soulful lyrics to the ACL stage. Patty Griffin is a long-time ACL viewer whose personal songs highlight her graceful voice.
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2. Robert Randolph and The Family Band
Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.
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1. John Fogerty
ohn Fogerty is a rock legend who rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to launch ACL's 30th season.
Season 31
2005 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 20 years ago
- E14
14. Robert Randolph / the Family Band
Finale
E13
13. Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket
Death Cab for Cutie have long been a critical favorite for their infectious melodies and moody lyrics. The Washington-based group perform songs from their releases “Plans” and “Transatlanticism.” My Morning Jacket have taken exotic soundscapes, guitar rock and clever lyrics and combined them for a unique sound that has won the band an ever growing group of fans. The Kentucky band performs songs from their release “Z.”
- E12
12. Gretchen Wilson / Miranda Lambert
Country's leading ladies take the ACL stage. A member of Country Music's Mafia, Gretchen Wilson is rapidly becoming a country superstar. Next, Texas native Miranda Lambert has packed a big punch in her debut CD.
- E11
11. Widespread Panic
This hour-long episode features a road warrior band. Widespread Panic has numerous fans but have not achieved widespread national success.
- E10
10. Ryan Adams / Tift Merritt
Ryan Adams and Tift Merritt appear on ACL and express their powerful lyrics. The music of both artists shows strong influences from country, rock and soul.
- E9
9. Blues Traveler / Café Tacuba
Blues Traveler uses harmonica riffs and John Popper's unique voice to create their distinctive rock and blues music. Next, Café Tacuba proves on ACL why they have such a large international following.
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8. Coldplay / Michael Stipe
This English band has made a name for themselves in the world of rock and roll. Special guest, Michael Stipe from R.E.M., drops by to play some songs with the band.
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7. Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous
ACL once again opens the stage to indie rock bands on the verge of their breakthrough. Both bands infuse humor with rock and intelligence with dance beats. While Scottish quartet, Franz Ferdinand, is working towards national recognition; What Made Milwaukee Famous is quickly becoming an Austin superstar.
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6. John Prine / Amos Lee
After surviving a grueling battle with cancer, John Prine returns to the stage to promote his new CD. Amos Lee's lyrics have been likened to poetry with a folk and soul background.
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5. The Killers followed by Spoon
Moving from indie-rock to mainstream, The Killers have an individual style. Austin band, Spoon, explores their own indie-rock style on the ACL stage.
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4. Ben Folds / Ray LaMontagne
Ben Folds' solo career includes his new release "Songs for Silverman."
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3. Etta James
Etta James is an R&B legend. With 50 years in the music business, she more than deserved her Lifetime Achievement Grammy.
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2. Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards
Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathleen Edwards sings country-rock.
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1. Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley
Jack Johnson's mix of folk, blues, hip-hop, and rock make his music unique and addictive. Rilo Kiley presents playful yet emotional songs that fuse indie-rock with neo-country.
Season 32
2006 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 19 years ago
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13. Dixie Chicks
FinaleThe Dixie Chicks bring their powerful new album to the ACL stage. Infused with personal and provocative songs, each melody tells a story.
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12. James Blunt followed by James McMurtry
James Blunt is leading the wave of young British artists who are captivating American audiences. Next, James McMurtry uses his music to tell witty and and expansive stories.
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11. Damian Marley
Damian Marley, as the youngest son of Bob Marley, has struggled to establish his own musical identity. His sophomore album clearly defined his own brand of reggae with realistic rhymes and eclectic beats. He appears to promote his successful third release.
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10. The Raconteurs / Cat Power
Four friends gather together to form a new band. Jack White, Brendan Benson, Jack Lawrence and Patrick Keeler make innovative and fun music. Next, Cat Power brings their emotionally charged indie-rock to the ACL studio for some cathartic rock.
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9. Los Lonely Boys / the Gourds
Los Lonely Boys share their "Texican rock 'n' roll" style (From the ACL Taping Program on October 12, 2006) Oye Mamacita Roses Texican Style My Way Outlawsw The Gourds blend country, folk, Tex-Mex and Cajun music (From the ACL Taping Program on June 6, 2006) Lower 48 Burn the Honeysuckle El Paso Mr. Betty Jesus Christ with Signs Following Do 4 U
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8. Corinne Bailey Rae / KT Tunstall
First, Corinne Bailey Rae brings her lush, rich voice to the ACL studio. She started with critical success in the UK and has achieved commercial success around the world. Next, KT Tunstall has been a star in her native country of Scotland for awhile, but she has only recently been discovered in the US. This ACL performance showcases her unique talent.
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7. Van Morrison
Van Morrison, member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, continues his exploration of groundbreaking music. He also plays some of his classic hits that have inspired generations.
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6. Ladysmith Black Mambazo
ACL introduces its audience to South African music traditions and Christian Gospel sounds.
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5. Sufjan Stevens followed by Calexico
The underground rock scene is alive and well. Two of its most popular acts appear on ACL.
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4. Alejandro Escovedo
Alejandro Escovedo enjoys extreme critical praise but little commercial success.
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3. Juanes
Named by Time magazine as “one of the 100 most influential people in the world,” Juanes is a Columbian born musician. ACL is proud to introduce him to a US audience.
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2. The New Orleans Social Club
On the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's destruction, the Social Club celebrates the Crescent City on ACL. A variety of special guests join them on stage.
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1. Ray Davies
Ray Davies rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to his own rule by appearing on ACL. The former Kinks front man kicks off ACL's 32nd season.
Season 33
2007 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 18 years ago
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14. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival
FinaleThe festival celebrates the current resurgence of bluegrass music with fans of all ages. Yet as its name suggests, the festival includes music and performers that go far beyond bluegrass. Every summer since 2001, the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, which is free to the public, draws hundreds of thousands of music-lovers to the meadows of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park to hear music that includes traditional bluegrass, alternative country, and many performers who cross the standard genre lines. The 2007 festival drew an estimated 500,000 fans.
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13. Brad Paisley / Dierks Bentley
Country superstar Brad Paisley brings his award winning guitar skills, singing talent, and songwriting to the ACL stage. Next, Dierks Bentley is a singer on the rise.
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12. Kings of Leon / Roky Erickson
Kings of Leon, a Nashville band of brothers, appears in the ACL studio for a rocking good time. Next, Texas legend Roky Erickson plays the psychedelic rock and roll he's been playing for 40 years.
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11. Crowded House
Reunited after 12 years, New Zealand favorite Crowded House makes its first television appearance since the mid-90s supporting its new album Time On Earth.
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10. Bloc Party / Ghostland Observatory
England’s Bloc Party take the stage with their grooving, politically charged postpunk as presented on its second album A Weekend in the City. Austin electro rock duo Ghostland Observatory follows with the kind of kinetic performance on which they’ve built a national reputation.
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9. Lucinda Williams / Old Crow Medicine Show
Lucinda Williams has received numerous awards for her songwriting and singing. In this episode, she introduces the Austin audience to her newest set of masterful songs. Next, Old Crow Medicine Show plays old-time string music with a rock and roll twist.
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8. John Mayer
Although John Mayer has performed on the Austin City Limits' stage before, he's never been here with this degree of success.
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7. Paolo Nutini / Grupo Fantasma
Paolo Nutini, who has found great success in the UK, debuts on ACL with his soulful renditions from his popular album. Next, Austin's own Grupo Fantasma explores the funky side of Latin music with a high energy stage show.
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6. The Arcade Fire
Arcade Fire has gained critical acclaim for their indie rock in Canada. Their two albums, Neon Bible and Funeral, provide plenty of songs to entertain the ACL crowd.
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5. Wilco
The ever-evolving Wilco returns to Austin City Limits, performing classics and cuts from its latest disk Sky Blue Sky.
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4. Tribute to Bluesman Jimmy Reed
Current blues stars, many of whom are legends in their own right, pay homage to Jimmy Reed.
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3. Femi Kuti with Positive Force
Femi Kuti is more than a musician. This Nigerian political activist plays music to inspire change. And yet, his music continues to be upbeat with an African beat.
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2. The Decemberists/Explosions in the Sky
Progressive pop pioneers, The Decemberists, make their ACL debut. Next, Explosions in the Sky, well known for the movie scores, appears in a powerful live stage performance.
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1. Norah Jones
Native Texan, Norah Jones, returns to the ACL stage for an hour of her incredible piano playing, jazzy song style, and throaty vocals.
Season 34
2008 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 17 years ago
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13. Sarah McLachlan / Duffy
FinaleWith the release of her greatest hits collection, Closer: The Best Of Sarah McLachlan, the multi-Grammy Winning singer, songwriter and activist makes her Austin City Limits debut.
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12. Drive-By Truckers / Ryan Bingham
Hard-rocking roots music storytellers Drive-By Truckers hit the stage in support of their album Brighter Than Creation's Dark. Dusty Texas troubadour Ryan Bingham follows with tunes from his latest record, Mescalito.
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11. Nick Lowe / The Swell Season
British songwriting legend Nick Lowe surveys his 30-plus year catalog with classics and new tunes. Oscar-winning duo Glen Hansard & Marketa Irglova, AKA The Swell Season, performs cuts from the soundtrack of their movie Once.
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10. Manu Chao
French/Spanish singer/songwriter and international star Manu Chao showcases politically-charged, danceable rock & roll from his album La Radiolina. Taped September 23, 2008:
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9. Foo Fighters
Grammy Award-winners the Foo Fighters rock the ACL stage with songs from their latest album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. Taped: September 29, 2008:
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8. Gnarls Barkley / Thievery Corporation
Gnarls Barkley plays his unique combination of rhythm and blues, rock and progressive hip-hop. Next, Thievery Corporation introduces the audience to its eccentric world beats.
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7. Aimee Mann / Iron & Wine
Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann debuts on the ACL stage with tunes from her latest album @#%&*! Smilers. Folk rockers Iron & Wine, showcasing their acclaimed The Sheperd’s Dog CD, follow.
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6. Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings / Carolyn Wonderland
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings burn up the stage with their modern take on classic soul and funk. Texas treasure Carolyn Wonderland follows with her incendiary blend of rock, blues and soul.
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5. My Morning Jacket
Kentucky’s indie rock heroes My Morning Jacket return to the ACL stage to showcase their latest acclaimed album Evil Urges.
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4. Jakob Dylan / Carrie Rodriguez
Wallflowers leader Jakob Dylan showcases tunes from his debut solo album Seeing Things, followed by songwriter/violinist Carrie Rodriguez performing songs from her latest album She Ain’t Me.
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3. Lyle Lovett & Friends: A Songwriters Special
Acclaimed tunesmiths Lyle Lovett and his friends John Hiatt, Guy Clark and Joe Ely pool their talents for this special episode of Austin City Limits.
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2. Bettye LaVette / Pinetop Perkins
R&B veteran Bettye LaVette sings songs from her critically-lauded album The Scene of the Crime, followed by legendary pianist Pinetop Perkins and his catalog of blues classics.
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1. R.E.M.
In their debut Austin City Limits appearance, influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in support of their latest acclaimed record Accelerate.
Season 35
2009 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 16 years ago
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14. Them Crooked Vultures
FinaleJosh Homme from Queens of the Stone Age, Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters and John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin combine for high volume rock ‘n’ roll.
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13. Esperanza Spalding / Madeleine Peyroux
Singer/composer/bass prodigy Esperanza Spalding debuts on ACL with a mix of jazz, soul and Brazilian pop. Contemporary torch singer Madeleine Peyroux follows in support of her album Bare Bones.
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12. Steve Earle / Kris Kristofferson
Steve Earle pays tribute to his mentor, legendary Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt. Kris Kristofferson follows with tunes from his latest album.
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11. Avett Brothers / Heartless Bastards
Rising roots rock kings the Avett Brothers perform songs from their latest album, I and Love and You. Ohio-to-Austin transplants Heartless Bastards follow with their classic rock 'n roll.
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10. Mos Def / K’naan
Hip hop conquers the ACL stage with sets from alternative rapper/actor Mos Def, supporting his latest record, The Ecstatic, and Somalian native K’naan, performing songs from his acclaimed LP, Troubadour.
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9. Allen Toussaint
Legendary New Orleans songwriter Allen Toussaint hits the ACL stage with songs from his latest LP, The Bright Mississippi, and classic hits like “Southern Nights.”
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8. Pearl Jam
One of the most popular and influential rock bands of the past two decades, Pearl Jam makes their Austin City Limits debut in celebration of their self-released new CD, Backspacer.
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7. Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel
Singer-songwriter author, poet and actor, Willie Nelson rose to national stardom during the outlaw country movement of the 1970s, but has remained both a musical and cultural icon through the decades. Since their inception in 1970, Asleep at the Wheel has won nine Grammy Awards, released more than 20 studio albums and have charted more than 20 singles on Billboard’s country charts. Tonight these country legends grace the Austin City Limits stage performing songs from their newest release, Willie and the Wheel.
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6. Elvis Costello / Band of Heathens
It’s been five years since Elvis Costello was last on the Austin City Limits stage. Tonight he returns as part of our 35th anniversary with new music that takes the music legend back-to-basics, combining his witty lyrics and country sounds “with a fitting old-timey feel” (Los Angeles Times).
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5. M. Ward / Okkervil River
M. Ward graduates from guest spots to his own headline ACL performance, highlighting his latest LP Hold Time. Austin indie rock favorite Okkervil River follows.
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4. Andrew Bird; St. Vincent
Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Andrew Bird has captured audiences around the world with his unique style. Through amazing vocals, whistling, violin, guitar and glockenspiel, this Chicago-born musician seems to have brought about a new phase of folk and indie rock.
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3. Kenny Chesney
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney hits the ACL stage for a tour through his greatest hits.
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2. Ben Harper and Relentless7
Ben Harper debuts his new band, Relentless7, with a rocking set drawn from his album White Lies for Dark Times.
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1. Dave Matthews Band
Rock superstars the Dave Matthews Band kick off ACL's 35th season with hits and songs from their latest album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.
Season 36
2010 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 15 years ago
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14. Coldplay New Years Eve
Finale Air date TBA
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13. Lyle Lovett / Bob Schneider
ACL brings it home with Texan songwriters Lyle Lovett and Bob Schneider. ACL veteran Lovett plays tracks from his latest LP Natural Forces, as well as classics. Schneider surveys his decade-long, eclectic solo career.
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12. Sonic Youth / The Black Keys
Alternative rockers Sonic Youth showcase songs from the 2009 "The Eternal" album and blues-rock duo the Black Keys perform tracks from the 2010 "Brothers" album.
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11. The National / Band of Horses
ACL welcomes the cream of underground rock with The National and Band of Horses. The National plays songs from its acclaimed record High Violet, while Band of Horses highlights its latest LP, Infinite Arms.
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10. Monsters of Folk
Take one part My Morning Jacket, add one part She & Him and two parts Bright Eyes, and the result is a pristine super-group incorporating four exceptional artists that define the current indie-folk generation appropriately titled Monsters of Folk. Though not strangers to the Austin City Limits stage separately, tonight they make their onstage debut under this monicor performing songs from their self-titled debut album.
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9. Cheap Trick
ACL welcomes rock icon Cheap Trick. The band performs material from its acclaimed album “The Latest” and selections from its classic catalog.
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8. John Legend & The Roots
ACL presents the best of contemporary R&B with John Legend & The Roots. The innovative hip-hop collective backs the Grammy-winning soul singer on a set of 70s soul covers and originals.
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7. Rosanne Cash / Brandi Carlile
Great voices and songs combine with Rosanne Cash and Brandi Carlile. Cash presents tunes from her C&W tribute album “The List”. Brandi Carlile follows with genre-spanning tunes from “Give Up the Ghost.”
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6. Steve Martin / Sarah Jarosz
Bluegrass is the order of the night with Steve Martin and Sarah Jarosz. Comedian Martin picks up his banjo with the Steep Canyon Rangers for new tunes in the old tradition. Young Texan Jarosz rewrites the bluegrass rules with her original songs and style.
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5. Robert Earl Keen / Hayes Carll
Making a name for himself back in 1984 with his debut album, No Kinda Dancer, Texas native Robert Earl Keen is now regarded as one of the most highly venerated country music veterans of the past 20 years.
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4. Alejandro Escovedo / Trombone Shorty
As “one of the genuine lights in rock music” (Billboard) Alejandro Escovedo returns to the Austin City Limits stage to perform songs from his soon-to-be-released CD. His authentic Austin sound has led him to national stardom and critical acclaim. “To call Alejandro Escovedo the godfather of modern country rock would sell him short,” wrote critic Will Hermes in Rolling Stone.
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3. Patty Griffin & Friends
Patty Griffin’s remarkable ability to copiously fill every note on her newest album with the soulful passion of a gospel veteran leaves even the most discerning gospel critics in awe. And with her fifth appearance on the Austin City Limit stage, Griffin, and her group of special guests, will be inspiring awe with her “uplifting, moving, and exquisite” (Slant Magazine) live performance.
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2. Spoon
Hailed as “one of the most engaging American bands of the past decade” (The Phoenix) by critics and fans, Spoon returns to Austin City Limits for their third turn on the stage with a new album that “strikes a balance between its early angsty indie-rock and the soulful deconstructed pop of its 2007 release, Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga” (Billboard).
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1. Jimmy Cliff
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has a career that spans almost 50 years. With “a voice that is preserved to startling perfection (Rolling Stone)” the only living musician to hold the Order of Merit, the highest honor for achievement in the arts and sciences granted by the Jamaican government, has a soon-to-be-released CD and a live show that has critics raving. Billboard wrote "Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has absolutely no business at 62 sounding as good as he does.”
Season 37
2011 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 14 years ago
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15. Wilco
FinaleAmerican alternative rock band Wilco performs a number of songs from their most recent album, "The Whole Love," including "Art of Almost," "Bull Black Nova," "War on War," "Dawned on Me," and "Cruel to be Kind" with singer and songwriter Nick Lowe.
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14. Florence + The Machine / Lykke Li
Experimental modern rock rules with Florence + the Machine and Lykke Li. Bluesy singer Florence showcases her LP Lungs, while Swedish chanteuse Li highlights her LP Wounded Rhymes.
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13. Fleet Foxes / Joanna Newsom
Folk meets indie rock with Fleet Foxes and Joanna Newsom. Fleet Foxes draw from their latest LP Helplessness Blues. Joanna Newsom follows with her ethereal sound featuring harp and unique vocals.
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12. Arcade Fire
The indie-rock band Arcade Fire perform songs from its Grammy-winning 2010 album "The Suburbs."
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11. The Head and the Heart / Gomez
Fresh and seasoned indie rock hits the ACL stage with the Head and the Heart and Gomez. Seattle's the Head and the Heart performs tunes from its self-titled debut LP. British veterans Gomez follow with their eclectic modern rock.
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10. Coldplay New Year's Eve: An Austin City Limits Special
Modern rock giants Coldplay ring in the New Year with a 90-minute Austin City Limits New Year's Eve special highlighting their mega-hits and songs from their newest LP, "Mylo Xyloto." This historic holiday celebration captures the excitement and energy of the Grammy-winning band that has sold over 50 million records worldwide.
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9. Tom Waits
Tom Waits performs in this encore presentation of a classic episode from 1979.
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8. Americana Music Festival 2011
Filmed live at the Ryman Auditorium October 13, 2011, Robert Plant, Emmylou Harris, Gregg Allman, Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers and the Civil Wars are just a few of the artists to be showcased. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale, with an all-star house band led by Americana favorite Buddy Miller, the show runs the Americana gamut from the ethereal opening of “I’ll Fly Away” a tribute to the O’ Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack, featuring Emmylou Harris and Alison Krauss to the uplifting finale spotlighting the legendary Gregg Allman. In between are performances from Jim Lauderdale, Robert Plant and The Band of Joy, Elizabeth Cook, Justin Townes Earle, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Amos Lee, and many more.
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7. Randy Newman
Songwriting legend Randy Newman takes the ACL stage with a selection of his greatest tunes.
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6. Miranda Lambert / Jeff Bridges
The multiple award-winning Lambert performs her greatest hits, followed by actor Bridges in his music television debut.
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5. Steve Miller Band / Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Miller takes a tour through his catalog of classic rock hits. The PHJB presents classic New Orleans jazz with special guests the Del McCoury Band and Jim James of My Morning Jacket.
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4. The Decemberists / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
The Decemberists highlight songs from their release The King is Dead. Welch and her partner David Rawlings perform cuts from The Harrow & the Harvest.
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3. Widespread Panic
During the early ’90s, Widespread Panic emerged among successors to the Grateful Dead dynasty. Since then, the Athens-based collective has established an impressive reputation of constant touring, luminous improvisation, and state-of-the-art rock ‘n’ roll.
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2. Raphael Saadiq / Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears
R&B grooves the ACL stage with Raphael Saadiq and Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears. Saadiq highlights songs from his old-school soul LP Stone Rollin'. Lewis & his Honeybears rock their bluesy soul nuggets from Scandalous.
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1. Mumford & Sons / Flogging Molly
Contemporary folk rock takes the stage with Mumford & Sons and Flogging Molly. Mumford & Sons perform cuts from their hit album Sigh No More, as well as new tunes. Flogging Molly hits highlights from throughout their career.
Season 38
2012 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 13 years ago
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13. Esperanza Spalding
FinaleACL presents an hour with jazz/soul singer/bassist Esperanza Spalding in support of her LP Radio Music Society. Esperanza Spalding dedicates this program to the guitarist Jef Lee Johnson who passed away January 28, 2013. This Austin City Limits episode was their last performance together.
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12. Gary Clark Jr. / Alabama Shakes
ACL presents modern blues and soul with Gary Clark, Jr. and Alabama Shakes. Austin guitarist Clark showcases his major label debut, while Alabama’s Shakes spotlight their critically acclaimed Boys & Girls.
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11. Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes / tUnE-yArDs
Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes and tUnE-yArDs bring experimental alt.pop to the ACL stage. The Zeroes support their LP Here, while tUnE-yArDs performs material from w h o k i l l.
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10. Tim McGraw
Country superstar Tim McGraw takes the ACL stage with his greatest hits and brand new material.
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9. Bob Mould / Delta Spirit
ACL showcases alternative rock with Bob Mould and Delta Spirit. Punk veteran Mould showcases cuts from across his career, while young bucks Delta Spirit highlight their self-titled LP.
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8. Norah Jones / Kat Edmonson
Jazz and pop cross on ACL with Norah Jones and Kat Edmonson. Jones sings songs from her Dangermouse-produced album Little Broken Hearts. Edmonson showcases the song stylings of her LP Way Down Low.
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7. Rodrigo y Gabriela
With their thrilling and dynamic hybrid of metal, Latin and jazz, guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have become an international sensation with their flawless live performances. For their debut Austin City Limits performance, they are backed by C.U.B.A., a 6-piece Cuban orchestra with whom they recorded their latest record Area 52.
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6. Jack White
After rising to the top of the garage rock revival with the White Stripes, Jack White has maintained his stature as one of the most successful musicians, both critically and commercially, of the modern era. Here he returns for his second appearance on Austin City Limits with an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll.
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5. The Civil Wars / Punch Brothers
The Civil Wars play tunes from their Grammy-winning album Barton Hollow. Punch Brothers showcase their latest Who’s Feeling Young Now?
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4. The Shins / Dr. Dog
ACL presents alternative rock with the Shins and Dr. Dog. The Shins play songs from their latest record Port of Morrow, while Dr. Dog highlights Be the Void.
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3. Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples
Bonnie Raitt and Mavis Staples showcase classic R&B, blues and pop. Raitt presents songs from her latest album Slipstream, while Staples performs songs from You Are Not Alone and Staple Singers classics.
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2. Bon Iver
The Grammy-winning Bon Iver performs material from its self-titled second album.
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1. Radiohead
The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated LP The King of Limbs.
Season 39
2013 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 12 years ago
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13. Kacey Musgraves / Dale Watson
FinaleCountry singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves performs selections from her 2013 "Same Trailer Different Park" album; honky-tonker Dale Watson serves up songs from throughout his career.
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12. Sarah Jarosz / The Milk Carton Kids
Sarah Jarosz performs selections from her 2013 "Build Me Up From Bones" album; the Milk Carton Kids perform songs from their 2013 "The Ash & Clay" CD.
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11. Portugal. The Man / Local Natives
Portugal. The Man performs tracks from its latest record Evil Friends, while Local Natives plays tunes from its LP Hummingbird.
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10. fun. / Dawes
The Grammy-winning fun. plays hits from the platinum-selling “Some Nights”. Folk-rockers Dawes perform tunes from their LP Stories “Don't End.”
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9. Jason Isbell / Neko Case
ACL presents modern roots rock with Jason Isbell and Neko Case. Isbell performs tunes from his acclaimed LP Southeastern, while Case sings songs from her latest album.
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8. Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age performs rock anthems from its latest LP …Like Clockwork.
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7. Jim James / The Black Angels
Alternative rock with My Morning Jacket singer Jim James and the Black Angels perform songs from ''Indigo Meadow.''
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6. Emeli Sandé / Michael Kiwanuka
Scottish recording artist Emeli Sandé; Michael Kiwanuka performs songs from his debut album, ''Home Again.''
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5. Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell
Country legends Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell return to the ACL, playing favorites and songs from their joint LP “Old Yellow Moon.”
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4. Vampire Weekend / Grizzly Bear
Vampire Weekend plays songs from its latest “Modern Vampires of the City”, while fellow New York act Grizzly Bear highlights its album “Shields.”
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3. The Lumineers / Shovels & Rope
Denver’s Lumineers perform their hits “Ho Hey” and “Stubborn Love,” while South Carolina’s Shovels & Rope rocks songs from its LP “O’ Be Joyful.”
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2. Phoenix
French band Phoenix plays tunes from its latest LP “Bankrupt!” and other hits, including “Lisztomania,” “1901” and “Entertainment!”
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1. Juanes / Jesse & Joy
Season 39 opens with Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes; and the Mexican pop-rock duo Jesse & Joy.
Season 40
2014 · 14 episodes · Last episode: 11 years ago
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14. 2014 Hall of Fame
FinaleWillie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Guy and Double Trouble are among the performers at the first “Austin City Limits” Hall of Fame ceremony.
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13. Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters perform selections from their 2014 "Sonic Highways" album.
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12. The Black Keys / J. Roddy Walston & the Business
The Black Keys feature songs from their 2014 "Turn Blue" album; and J. Roddy Walston and the Business spotlight selections from their 2013 "Essential Tremors" album.
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11. Ryan Adams / Jenny Lewis
Ryan Adams and Jenny Lewis perform. Adams spotlights songs from his self-titled 2014 album; and Lewis features selections from her 2014 "The Voyager" album.
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10. Sam Smith / Future Islands
Sam Smith and Future Islands perform. Smith spotlights selections from his 2014 "In the Lonely Hour" album, including "Stay With Me"; and Future Islands perform "Seasons (Waiting on You)" and other songs from their 2014 "Singles" album.
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9. Spoon / White Denim
Spoon spotlights selections from their 2014 "They Want My Soul" album and White Denim perform songs from their 2013 "Corsicana Lemonade" album.
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8. The Avett Brothers / Nickel Creek
The Avett Brothers perform selections from their 2013 "Magpie and the Dandelion" album and Nickel Creek spotlight songs their 2014 "A Dotted Line" album.
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7. ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014
The Americana Music Association has curated an impressive list of legendary performers including Loretta Lynn, Flaco Jimenez, Taj Mahal and Jackson Browne, backed by house bandleader Buddy Miller and an all-star crew of musicians. Patty Griffin & Robert Plant, Jason Isbell, Parker Millsap, Rosanne Cash, Ry Cooder, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Sturgill Simpson, The Milk Carton Kids and Valerie June all perform songs
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6. Eric Church
Eric Church performs. Included: selections from his 2014 "The Outsiders" album.
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5. Los Lobos / Thao & The Get Down Stay Down
Los Lobos celebrate their 40th anniversary by performing songs from throughout their career. Also: Thao and the Get Down Stay Down showcase songs from their 2013 "We the Common" album.
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4. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Noir rock hits ACL with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. The Australian group’s set ranges across their 30-year career, from their first album to their latest Push the Sky Away.
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3. Tweedy
Tweedy, led by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, perform selections from the 2014 “Sukierae” album.
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2. Ed Sheeran / Valerie June
Singer-songwriters Ed Sheeran and Valerie June perform. Sheeran performs his hits "Sing!" and "A-Team" while June spotlights songs from her 2013 "Pushin' Against a Stone" album.
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1. Beck
Join alt.rock superstar Beck for ACL’s season premiere. The genre-hopping singer/songwriter plays songs from his album Morning Phase and some of his greatest hits.
Season 41
2015 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 10 years ago
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15. Tedeschi Trucks Band
FinaleThe Grammy Award-winning group featuring Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and an ensemble of musicians showcases their latest record “Let Me Get By.”
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14. Leon Bridges / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Savor the old-fashioned soul of Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. Fort Worth native Bridges channels an earlier era with songs from his debut LP “Coming Home.” Denver shouter/songwriter Rateliff centers on the self-titled debut with his band the Night Sweats.
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13. Sleater-Kinney / Heartless Bastards
Relish the best in smart indie rock with Sleater-Kinney and Heartless Bastards. Seattle veterans Sleater-Kinney rock tracks from their acclaimed LP “No Cities to Love.” Austin rockers Heartless Bastards showcase their latest LP “Restless Ones.”
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12. Angelique Kidjo
Revel in the high energy performance of African singer/songwriter Angelique Kidjo. The Grammy-winning Benin native and her four-piece band raise the roof with songs from her recent LP “Eve.”
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11. Ryan Adams / Shakey Graves
Enjoy intimate performances from singer/songwriters Ryan Adams and Shakey Graves. Adams performs a special acoustic set of hits and deep cuts. Graves showcases his latest effort “And the War Came.”
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10. Kendrick Lamar
Experience an hour of contemporary hip-hop of Grammy-nominated superstar Kendrick Lamar. The Compton rapper plays songs from his acclaimed LP To Pimp a Butterfly alongside his hits.
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9. Alabama Shakes / Vintage Trouble
Thrill to the rocking R&B sounds of Alabama Shakes and Vintage Trouble. The Shakes showcase their latest LP Sound & Color during their second ACL appearance. Vintage Trouble make their debut emphasizing their most recent album 1 Hopeful Road.
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8. ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2015
Don Henley, Lucinda Williams, Robert Randolph, Buffy Sainte-Marie and the Mavericks, and more perform at the 2015 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony.
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7. James Taylor
James Taylor performs some of his most beloved songs as well as selections from his 2015 album, “Before This World.”
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6. TV on the Radio / The War on Drugs
Dig the best in modern rock with TV on the Radio and The War On Drugs. TVOTR showcases cuts from their latest LP Seeds, while TWOD features songs from its most recent album Lost in the Dream.
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5. Gary Clark Jr. / Courtney Barnett
Experience the contemporary R&B of Austin’s Gary Clark Jr. as he plays songs from his album “The Story of Sonny Boy Slim.” Rocking Australian singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett performs tunes from her LP “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.”
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4. Don Henley
Don Henley showcases songs from his first solo album in 15 years, “Cass County” which represents both Henley’s roots and the next stop on his creative journey.
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3. Sturgill Simpson / Asleep at the Wheel
Sturgill Simpson performs songs from his 2014 "Metamodern Sounds in Country Music" album, including "Life of Sin"; and Asleep at the Wheel perform songs from their 2015 "Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys" album.
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2. Cassandra Wilson
Cassandra Wilson performs selections from her 2015 "Coming Forth by Day" album, which pays homage to Billie Holiday with re-interpretations of such Holiday classics as "Strange Fruit," "Don't Explain" and "Good Morning Heartache."
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1. 2015 Hall of Fame Special
Season 41 opens with Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Gillian Welch and Jason Isbell saluting Loretta Lynn, Asleep at the Wheel, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Flaco Jimenez at the 2015 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Season 42
2016 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 9 years ago
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13. Foals / Alejandro Escovedo
FinaleRevel in an hour of modern rock with UK superstars Foals and Texas legend Alejandro Escovedo. Foals play tunes from their album “What Went Down,” while Texas bard Escovedo showcases “Burn Something Beautiful,” joined by R.E.M.’s Peter Buck and alt-rock luminaries.
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12. CeCe Winans / St. Paul & The Broken Bones
Thrill to an hour of soul and gospel with Grammy-winning legend CeCe Winans and breakout sensations St. Paul & the Broken Bones. Winans sings new songs and classics from her catalog, while St. Paul & the Broken Bones support their acclaimed album Sea of Noise.
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11. Band of Horses / Parker Millsap
Enjoy modern roots rock with Band of Horses and Parker Millsap. BOH play tunes from their album Why Are You OK, as Millsap supports The Very Last Day.
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10. Margo Price / Hayes Carll
Welcome up-and-coming country singers Margo Price and Hayes Carll to ACL. Price supports her debut album Midwest Farmer’s Daughter, while Carll sings songs from his album Lovers and Leavers.
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9. Cyndi Lauper
Enjoy the ACL debut of pop legend Cyndi Lauper with a a program of classics and country covers. Songs include “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” “True Colors” and “End of the World.”
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8. Ms. Lauryn Hill
Enjoy a career-spanning performance by R&B icon Ms. Lauryn Hill in a rare television appearance. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter performs a set of solo hits, new songs and Fugees classics.
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7. My Morning Jacket / Ben Harper
Dig the best in modern rock with artists My Morning Jacket and Ben Harper. MMJ showcases cuts from their latest LP Waterfall, while Harper features songs from his most recent album Call It What It Is.
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6. Natalia Lafourcade / Grupo Fantasma
Enjoy the contemporary Latin sounds of Natalia Lafourcade and Grupo Fantasma. Mexican superstar Lafourcade performs songs from her Grammy-winning album Hasta la Ruiz and powerhouse Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma dazzle with irresistible grooves.
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5. Iggy Pop
A thrilling hour with rock & roll legend Iggy Pop in his first-ever ACL appearance. The Detroit native blasts through classics and cuts from his latest album “Post Pop Depression,” accompanied by members of Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys.
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4. Florence + the Machine / Andra Day
Enjoy dazzling modern rock and soul from Florence + The Machine and Andra Day. British sensation Florence blazes through songs from her latest LP “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful.” San Diego’s Day sings tunes from her soulful debut “Cheers To the Fall.”
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3. Robert Plant
Enjoy new classics and fan favorites from music icon Robert Plant. The British superstar sings classics from the catalogs of Led Zeppelin, the blues canon and his solo Americana albums.
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2. James Bay / Rhiannon Giddens
Enjoy performances by acclaimed singer/songwriters James Bay and Rhiannon Giddens. Englishman Bay plays songs from his chart-topping debut “Chaos and the Calm.” North Carolina native Giddens performs tunes from her Grammy-nominated solo debut “Tomorrow is My Turn.”
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1. Paul Simon
Simon makes his Austin City Limits debut performing songs from his classic catalog and from his 13th solo album “Stranger to Stranger.”
Season 43
2017 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago
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13. Chris Stapleton / Turnpike Troubadours
FinaleEnjoy an hour of contemporary country music with Chris Stapleton and Turnpike Troubadours. The rock and soul-influenced Stapleton highlights his acclaimed second album “From a Room Vol. 1.” The jamming Troubadours draw from their latest record “A Long Way From Your Heart.”
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12. Dan Auerbach / Shinyribs
Enjoy modern pop and roots music from Akron’s Dan Auerbach and Austin’s Shinyribs. Auerbach puts the Black Keys on hold to showcase his second solo album “Waiting On a Song.” Fronted by Kevin Russell of the Gourds, Shinyribs whips up Texas country soul from its new LP “I Got Your Medicine.”
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11. LCD Soundsystem
Relish the ACL debut of alternative rock icon LCD Soundsystem. The recently revived band spotlights hits and songs from its comeback album “American Dream.”
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10. Run the Jewels
Groove to a full hour with hip-hop superstars Run The Jewels. The duo showcases its latest album “Run the Jewels 3,” as well as its greatest hits.
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9. Herbie Hancock
Thrill to an hour with legendary keyboardist and composer Herbie Hancock. The jazz innovator surveys his decades-long career in his ACL debut.
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8. Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit / Amanda Shires
Savor the best in Americana with Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit and Amanda Shires. Isbell and his band showcase their acclaimed roots rock from “The Nashville Sound.” Singer/songwriter/violinist Shires unveils her distinctive take on country music from “My Piece of Land.”
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7. Father John Misty / The Black Angels
Enjoy an hour of unconventional rock with Father John Misty and the Black Angels. Singer/songwriter Father John Misty showcases the lush sarcasm of his recent album “Pure Comedy.” Psych rockers the Black Angels highlight the dark grunge of “Death Song.”
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6. The Head and the Heart / Benjamin Booker
Dig the modern Americana sounds of The Head and The Heart and Benjamin Booker. Seattle’s folk-rocking THaTH supports its latest acclaimed album “Signs of Light,” while New Orleans’ Booker rips through the blues, soul and rock of “Witness.”
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5. Miranda Lambert
Enjoy a show-stopping hour with country superstar Miranda Lambert in her third ACL appearance. The CMA- and Grammy-winning singer and songwriter delivers a powerful performance of hits and songs from her acclaimed LP “The Weight of These Wings.”
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4. Norah Jones / Angel Olsen
Enjoy an unforgettable hour with dynamic performances from two of today’s most acclaimed singer-songwriters, Norah Jones and Angel Olsen. Texas native Jones makes her fourth appearance on ACL in support of her LP “Day Breaks.” Indie breakout star Olsen sings tunes from her stellar album “My Woman.”
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3. Zac Brown Band
Savor an hour with Grammy-winning, multi-platinum Southern country rock act Zac Brown Band. The Atlanta octet performs songs from its latest record “Welcome Home,” as well as its greatest hits.
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2. The Pretenders
Enjoy a career-spanning set from The Pretenders. The legendary rock & roll band performs songs from their latest album Alone alongside beloved classics “Back On the Chain Gang,” “Brass in Pocket” and “Middle of the Road.”
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1. Ed Sheeran
Relish an hour with bestselling pop sensation Ed Sheeran. The British singer/songwriter performs hits and songs from his latest album “÷”
Season 44
2018 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 7 years ago
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13. Buddy Guy / August Greene
FinaleThrill to an hour of blues and hip-hop with Buddy Guy and August Greene. Blues legend Guy plays hits and songs from his latest album “The Blues is Alive and Well.” Hip-hop supergroup August Greene performs songs from its self-titled debut.
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12. Willie Nelson
Relish an hour with American music legend Willie Nelson. The Texan superstar performs a set of hits and songs from his latest album “My Way.”
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11. Arctic Monkeys / Wild Child
Enjoy an hour of modern rock with Arctic Monkeys and Wild Child. Sheffield's Monkeys perform songs from their acclaimed album “Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino.” Austin's Wild Child plays cuts from their latest album “Expectations.”
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10. Residente
Join a musical world tour with Puerto Rican superstar Residente as he presents songs from his globe-spanning solo debut and hits from his Calle 13 catalog.
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9. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Revel in an hour with New Orleans funk masters Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, with special guest Cyril Neville. Shorty lays down the grooves with highlights from his recent “Voodoo Threauxdown” tour.
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8. Khalid / Mac Demarco
Enjoy an hour of contemporary R&B and indie rock with Khalid and Mac DeMarco. El Pasoan Khalid performs songs from his Grammy-nominated debut “American Teen.” Canadian DeMarco plays tunes from his acclaimed LP “This Old Dog.”
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7. Janelle Monáe
Thrill to an hour with progressive R&B maverick Janelle Monáe, as the singer and actress performs songs from her acclaimed LP “Dirty Computer.”
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6. Kacey Musgraves / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Live it up with contemporary country from Kacey Musgraves and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Nashville-based Texan Musgraves essays tunes from her widely acclaimed album “Golden Hour.” Son of outlaw country legend Willie Nelson, roots rocker Lukas Nelson and his band present songs from their self-titled release.
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5. Miguel / Alessia Cara
Thrill to an episode of chart-topping contemporary R&B and pop with Grammy-winning standouts Miguel and Alessia Cara. L.A. singer Miguel blends funk, rock, hip hop and electronica in gems from his album “War & Leisure.” Canadian hitmaker Cara dazzles with pop/R&B hits and songs from her new album “The Pains of Growing.”
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4. Brandi Carlile
Enjoy an unforgettable hour with acclaimed artist Brandi Carlile. The Seattle singer/songwriter performs highlights from her critically lauded album “By the Way, I Forgive You.”
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3. Sam Smith / Anderson East
Relish an hour of blue-eyed soul with worldwide superstar Sam Smith and emerging singer-songwriter Anderson East. UK native Smith sings mega-hits and tunes from his sophomore album “The Thrill of It All.” Alabama soul/R&B singer East romps through songs from his acclaimed LP “Encore.”
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2. John Prine
Savor an hour-long set with songwriting legend John Prine. The veteran musician performs songs from his critically acclaimed recent album “The Tree of Forgiveness,” as well as gems from his catalogue.
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1. St. Vincent
Enjoy a visually and sonically stunning hour with Grammy-winning art-rock performer St. Vincent. The groundbreaking singer-songwriter-guitarist and her band perform songs from her acclaimed LP “Masseduction.”
Season 45
2019 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago
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13. Rosalía
FinaleThrill to an hour with Spanish singer, songwriter and dancer Rosalía. The Latin Grammy-winning Catalan native performs songs from her album “El Mal Querer.”
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12. Billie Eilish
Savor an hour with young pop superstar Billie Eilish. The L.A. singer/songwriter performs her hits and songs from her debut LP “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”
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11. Cage The Elephant / Tank and the Bangas
Thrill to an hour of rock and soul with Cage the Elephant and Tank and the Bangas. Nashville rockers Cage the Elephant blaze through hits and albums. New Orleans jazz/soul mavens Tank and the Bangas groove through songs from LP “Green Balloon.”
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10. Mitski / Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Savor the experimental rock of singer/songwriter Mitski and indie rockers Rainbow Kitten Surprise. New Yorker Mitski plays songs from her album “Be the Cowboy,” while North Carolina's RKS perform cuts from the record “How to: Friend, Love, Freefall.”
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9. The Raconteurs / Black Pumas
Enjoy sixty minutes of soulful rock & roll with the Raconteurs and Black Pumas. Nashville’s Raconteurs spotlight their album “Help Us Stranger,” while Austin’s Black Pumas perform tunes from their self-titled debut.
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8. Sharon Van Etten / Lucy Dacu
Savor an hour with adventurous singer/songwriters Sharon Van Etten and Lucy Dacus. New Yorker Van Etten performs songs from her acclaimed LP “Remind Me Tomorrow,” while Virginian Dacus highlights her album “Historian.”
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7. Kane Brown / Colter Wall
Savor the best of today's country music with Kane Brown and Colter Wall. Georgian country singer Brown plays hits and songs from his album “Experiment.” Canadian artist Wall sings cowboy and Western songs from his LP “Songs of the Plains.”
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6. Vampire Weekend
Enjoy an hour with indie rock gods Vampire Weekend. The creators of alternative rock hits “A Punk” and “Diane Young” perform cuts from their chart-topping album “Father of the Bride.”
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5. Patty Griffin / The Revivalists
Thrill to the best in American roots music with singer-songwriter Patty Griffin and New Orleans rockers The Revivalists. Griffin and her backing duo perform songs from her self-titled LP. The Revivalists play tunes from their album “Take Good Care.”
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4. H.E.R.
Enjoy an unforgettable hour with Grammy-winning Best New Artist H.E.R. The singer-songwriter-multi-instrumentalist plays tracks from her self-titled album and numerous EPs.
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3. Steve Earle & The Dukes: A Tribute to Guy Clark
Savor an hour with Americana star Steve Earle playing the songs of his mentor, Texas songwriter Guy Clark. Accompanied by his band The Dukes, Earle performs cuts from his Clark tribute album “Guy.”
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2. Maggie Rogers
Enjoy an hour-long set from pop singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers. The author of hits “Lights On” and “Alaska” plays songs from her hit album “Heard It in a Past Life.”
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1. Gary Clark, Jr.
Thrill to an hour with fast-rising blues rocker Gary Clark Jr. The Austin singer-songwriter and guitarist performs songs from his highly acclaimed album “This Land.”
Season 46
2020 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago
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13. Allen Toussaint: New Orleans Legend
FinaleEnjoy a vintage hour with New Orleans soul songwriter, producer and musician Allen Toussaint. Songs include “Southern Nights” and “St. James Infirmary.”
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12. Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver
Enjoy a tribute to late Texas singer/songwriters Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver. Walker performs his classics “Mr. Bojangles” and “Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother,” while Shaver plays favorites “Georgia On a Fast Train” and “I’m Just An Old Chunk of Coal.”
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11. The Best of Spoon
Savor the best of Austin alternative rock band Spoon’s four appearances on Austin City Limits. Songs include “Written in Reverse” and “I Turn My Camera On.”
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10. Ray Wylie Hubbard
Enjoy the roadhouse rock of legendary Texas songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. The veteran troubadour plays favorites and songs from his collaborative album Co-starring.
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9. The War and Treaty / Ruthie Foster
evel in modern Southern soul with Nashville’s The War and Treaty and Austin’s Ruthie Foster. The War and Treaty play songs from their acclaimed album Hearts Town, while Foster performs numbers from across her career.
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8. Foo Fighters Rock Austin City Limits
Enjoy highlights from superstar rock band Foo Fighters’ 2009 and 2015 episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include “The Pretender” and “Best of You.”
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7. The Mavericks: En Espanol
Thrill to an hour featuring eclectic country rock band the Mavericks, performing hits and songs from their acclaimed all-Spanish album En Español.
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6. White Denim / Jackie Venson
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5. John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up!
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4. Rufus Wainwright
Enjoy an intimate hour with renowned singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. The American/Canadian performer and composer sings songs from his latest album Unfollow the Rules.
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3. Stevie Ray Vaughan on Austin City Limits: 30 Years On
Thrill to an hour of classic Austin City Limits performances from late Texas blues rocker Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band Double Trouble. Songs include "Pride and Joy," "Crossfire" and "Texas Flood."
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2. Yola
Enjoy an hour featuring acclaimed British soul singer and songwriter Yola. The Bristol native performs tunes from her solo debut Walk Through Fire.
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1. The Best of John Prine
Savor an hour of stirring performances from the late singer/songwriter John Prine's episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include "Paradise," "Sam Stone" and "Angel from Montgomery," with special guest Bonnie Raitt.
Season 47
2021 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 4 years ago
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13. The Best of Nanci Griffith
FinaleEnjoy an hour of late Texas singer/songwriter legend Nanci Griffith's best Austin City Limits performances.
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12. Terry Allen
Enjoy an hour with maverick Texas singer/songwriter and artist Terry Allen. The Guggenheim Fellowship winner performs songs from his lauded LP “Just Like Moby Dick,” as well as classics from his back catalog.
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11. Duran Duran
Revel in a performance from pop superstars Duran Duran. The British icons perform songs from their album “Future Past,” as well as greatest hits.
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10. St. Vincent / Joy Olakokun
Relish the distinctive sounds of St. Vincent and Joy Oladokun. The Grammy-winning St. Vincent plays songs from her much-praised LP “Daddy's Home.” Versatile singer/tunesmith Oladokun performs tunes from her album “In Defense of My Own Happiness.”
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9. Olivia Rodrigo / Phoebe Bridgers
Enjoy fresh perspectives in song from Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers. The chart-topping Rodrigo performs tunes from her bestselling debut “Sour,” while Bridgers sings songs from her critically acclaimed LP “Punisher.”
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8. Brittany Howard
Enjoy an hour with singer/songwriter and powerhouse vocalist Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes, making her ACL solo debut. She performs songs from her Grammy-nominated album “Jaime.”
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7. Jackson Browne
Savor the return of legendary singer/songwriter Jackson Browne to the ACL stage. Browne performs hits and songs from his latest album “Downhill from Everywhere.”
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6. Leon Bridges / Khruangbin
Enjoy Texas artists from across the musical spectrum with Leon Bridges and Khruangbin. Fort Worth native Bridges performs modern R&B tunes from LP “Gold-Diggers Sound.” Houston trio Khruangbin plays worldbeat-tinged psych rock from its album “Mordecai.”
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5. Brandy Clark / Charley Crockett
Delight in the throwback country music of Brandy Clark and Charley Crockett. Nashville-based hit songwriter Clark performs cuts from her highly acclaimed “Your Life is a Record.” Lone Star native Crockett plays tunes from his album “Music City USA.”
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4. Sarah Jarosz / Billy Strings
Savor the boundary-pushing roots music of Grammy winners Sarah Jarosz and Billy Strings. Texas native Jarosz plays songs from her heralded LP “World on the Ground.” Midwesterner Strings performs tunes from his album “Renewal.”
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3. Jon Batiste
Rejoice in a high voltage hour with New Orleans-born R&B/jazz/gospel musician Jon Batiste. The Stephen Colbert bandleader performs songs from his album “We Are,” including “I Need You” and “Freedom.”
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2. Jade Bird / Dayglow
Enjoy a pair of up & coming, Austin-based singer/songwriters with Jade Bird and Dayglow. The UK-born Bird plays tunes from her album “Different Kinds of Light.” Sloan Struble, AKA Dayglow, performs cuts from his LP “Harmony House.”
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1. Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall
Relish an hour of Texan singer/songwriters Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram and Jon Randall in an intimate acoustic setting. The trio showcase their collaborative LP The Marfa Tapes, including “Tin Man” and “Am I Right or Amarillo.”
Season 48
2022 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago
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13. Spoon
FinaleOne of modern rock’s premier bands, Spoon performs songs from their Grammy-nominated album “Lucifer On the Sofa” alongside fan favorites.
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12. Maren Morris
Country superstar Maren Morris showcases gems from her Grammy-nominated album “Humble Quest” alongside chart-topping hits in a career-spanning hour.
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11. Pavement
Legendary alternative rock pioneers Pavement deliver modern rock highlights in a career-spanning hour. The veteran California band mark their thirtieth anniversary with a rare television performance.
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10. The War On Drugs
Grammy-winning modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their acclaimed LP “I Don't Live Here Anymore.”
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9. Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodélicos
Black Pumas founder and visionary producer Adrian Quesada brings to life the music of his acclaimed Spanish-language album Boleros Psicodélicos in a thrilling hour, with international guest vocalists iLe, Natalia Clavier, Girl Ultra, Clemente Castillo and more.
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8. Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Adia Victoria
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Adia Victoria update soul and blues for a new generation on Austin City Limits. Rateliff and his band perform songs from their LP “The Future.” Victoria plays tunes from her Americana Music Awards Album of the Year nominated “A Southern Gothic.”
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7. Cimafunk and The Tribe
Mid-season finaleEnjoy Cuban funk Cimafunk and The Tribe in a must-see hour. The nine-piece powerhouse band makes a thrilling ACL debut with standouts from their soulful album “El Alimento.”
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6. Lyle Lovett and His Large Band
Celebrate singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band. Lovett makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years: “12th of June.”
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5. Parker McCollum / Robert Earl Keen
Texas-bred singer/songwriters Parker McCollum and Robert Earl Keen bring the Lone Star State to musical life for a special hour. Rising country star McCollum plays tunes from his major label debut “Gold Chain Cowboy.” The legendary Keen performs songs from across his storied career in celebration of his upcoming retirement from the road.
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4. Allison Russell / The Weather Station
Montreal-to-Nashville singer/songwriter Allison Russell and Toronto indie rock act The Weather Station offer an hour of intelligent, impassioned and acclaimed music. Russell performs numbers from her renowned album “Outside Child,” while the Weather Station, AKA songwriter Tamara Lindeman, plays tunes from the widely lauded LP “Ignorance.”
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3. Sylvan Esso / Lucius
Electro pop duo Sylvan Esso and wide-ranging indie rock band Lucius provide an entertaining hour of imaginative music. North Carolina’s Sylvan Esso play songs from their new album “No Rules Sandy,” plus other favorites from their Grammy-nominated career. Acclaimed act Lucius perform tunes from their album “Second Nature.”
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2. Japanese Breakfast / Arlo Parks
Dreamy American pop act Japanese Breakfast and eclectic U.K. tunesmith Arlo Parks share an hour of heartfelt performances. Japanese Breakfast, AKA bestselling author Michelle Zauner, plays songs from her breakthrough album “Jubilee.” Parks performs songs from her Mercury Prize-winning album “Collapsed in Sunbeams.”
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1. Brandi Carlile
Celebrated Americana singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile raises the roof for a full hour of passionate and powerful songs from her acclaimed album “In These Silent Days.”
Season 49
2023 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 2 years ago
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13. Bonnie Raitt
FinaleBlues, rock & soul maestro Bonnie Raitt returns to Austin City Limits for the first time in a decade performing classics and highlights from her triple 2023 Grammy-winning album “Just Like That” in an epic hour.
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12. Alanis Morissette
Modern rock superstar Alanis Morissette thrills with a career-spanning set on her Austin City Limits debut, featuring singalong gems “Hand in My Pocket,” “Ironic,” “Thank U” and “You Oughta Know.”
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11. Noah Kahan / Flor de Toloache
Breakout singer/songwriter Noah Kahan & Grammy-nominated act Flor de Toloache debut on Austin City Limits. Kahan performs tunes from his acclaimed “Stick Season.” Groundbreaking all-female mariachi act Flor de Toloache plays songs from “Motherflower.”
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10. Tanya Tucker / Brittney Spencer
Country Music Hall of Famer Tanya Tucker and newcomer Brittney Spencer showcase the best of modern country music on Austin City Limits. Tucker sings tunes from her album “Sweet Western Sound” and Spencer performs tunes from her debut “My Stupid Life.”
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9. Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo deliver a career-spanning hour of classic rock highlights in their Austin City Limits debut, including “Heartbreaker,” “We Belong,” and “Love is a Battlefield.”
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8. Robert Glasper / DOMi and JD Beck
Grammy-winning Robert Glasper and duo DOMi & JD Beck bring next-generation jazz to Austin City Limits. Joined by special guests, Glasper performs songs from his celebrated “Black Radio.” DOMi & JD Beck perform tunes from their debut album “Not Tight.”
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7. Foo Fighters
Mid-season finaleRock & Roll Hall of Fame icons Foo Fighters return to rock Austin City Limits in an epic hour featuring classics alongside highlights from their acclaimed recent album “But Here We Are.”
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6. Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Celebrated singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit hit the Austin City Limits stage in a heartfelt hour showcasing highlights from their acclaimed LP “Weathervanes.”
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5. Jorge Drexler
Award-winning Latin music star Jorge Drexler debuts on Austin City Limits with a sparkling hour of Spanish-language songs from his landmark “Tinta y Tiempo.”
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4. Margo Price / Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
Country iconoclast Margo Price returns to Austin City Limits in support of her lauded album “Strays,” while award-winning bluegrass stars Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway make their ACL debut with their LP “City of Gold.”
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3. Lil Yachty / Sudan Archives
Singer/rapper Lil Yachty brings psychedelic stylings to the hip-hop of his acclaimed third album “Let’s Start Here.” Singer/violinist/producer Sudan Archives performs the eclectic R&B of her second LP “Natural Brown Prom Queen.”
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2. Jenny Lewis / MUNA
Singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis returns to Austin City Limits in support of her acclaimed album “Joy’all,” while Taylor Swift-approved pop trio MUNA makes their ACL debut with their self-titled third LP.
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1. Rodrigo y Gabriela featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra
Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Austin City Limits accompanied by the Austin Symphony Orchestra in their ACL debut. Songs include “Monster” and “The Eye That Catches the Dream.”
Season 50
2024 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago
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13. Sturgill Simpson With Special Guest Johnny Blue Skies
Grammy Award-winner Sturgill Simpson performs songs from "Passage Du Desir" under a new name, Johnny Blue Skies.
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12. Chris Stapleton
Country performer Chris Stapleton delivers country-rock classics and tunes from "Higher."
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11. Mickey Guyton; Carin Leon
Country artist Mickey Guyton performs hits and highlights from "House on Fire"; global Latin performer Carín León presents songs from "Boca Cueca Vol. 1."
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10. The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers perform gems from their first album in five years in a high-energy hour.
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9. Norah Jones / Hurray For The Riff Raff
Norah Jones dazzles with new LP Visions and Hurray for the Riff Raff debuts latest project
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8. Juanes
Colombian superstar Juanes performs a career-spanning set in a euphoric hour featuring gems from his acclaimed smash Vida Cotidiana, his 10th studio album and a career highpoint. The rock giant thrills with electrifying guitar and crowd singalongs.
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7. Wynonna
Country Music Hall of Fame icon Wynonna delivers an epic, career-spanning performance filled with solo hits, Judds classics and new gems. The celebrated singer and musician shares heartbreak, joy and the stories behind the songs in an uplifting hour.
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6. Jelly Roll / The War And Treaty
Nashville sensations Jelly Roll and The War And Treaty thrill in an electrifying hour. Jelly Roll performs highlights from his breakthrough smash "Whitsitt Chapel" and celebrated husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty thrill with powerhouse vocals.
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5. Brittany Howard
A captivating hour with one of music’s finest live acts, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brittany Howard. The powerhouse vocalist showcases new numbers from her latest What Now alongside career gems.
E4
4. Jacob Collier / Nickel Creek
A pair of acclaimed virtuoso acts thrill in an innovative hour: six-time Grammy-winning UK phenom Jacob Collier performs highlights from his Djesse series and formative bluegrass act Nickel Creek showcase songs from their latest Celebrants.
E3
3. Maggie Rogers / Gracie Abrams
Enjoy a hit-filled hour with Grammy-nominated indie pop singer-songwriters Maggie Rogers and Gracie Abrams. Maggie Rogers shines with dancefloor gems from Don’t Forget Me and Gracie Abrams performs standouts from her latest The Secret of Us.
E2
2. Gary Clark Jr. / Black Pumas
Acclaimed Austin acts Gary Clark Jr. and Black Pumas deliver next-generation rock and soul in a thrilling hour. Gary Clark Jr. performs highlights from his powerful JPEG RAW and Black Pumas sparkle with selections from their Chronicles of a Diamond.
E1
1. Kacey Musgraves
Seven-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves showcases a new collection of songs from Deeper Well and career highlights in a spellbinding hour. The Texas native shares the stories behind her acclaimed hits in a luminous performance.
Season 51
2025 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 9 months ago
- E13
13. Leon Thomas
Newly minted two-time 2026 Grammy Award-winner and R&B innovator Leon Thomas delivers a magnetic hour showcasing songs from his Album of the Year-nominated MUTT. Dubbed "R&B's hottest rock star," the Best New Artist nominee shines on the ACL stage.
- E12
12. Queens of the Stone Age
Rock titans Queens of the Stone Age take the ACL stage anew for Alive in the Catacombs, a project conceived in the ancient tombs beneath Paris. Josh Homme & Co. deliver a master class reimagining their iconic catalog in an immersive, innovative hour.
- E11
11. Marcus King Band / Wyatt Flores
Electrifying homegrown acts light up the stage in ACL debuts: South Carolina’s Marcus King Band rocks fan-favorites and new tracks from 'Darling Blue,' while Red Dirt country singer-songwriter Wyatt Flores shines with songs from 'Welcome to the Plains.'
- E10
10. Reneé Rapp / Thee Sacred Souls
Fan-favorites make magnetic Austin City Limits debuts: Pop star Reneé Rapp delivers chart-toppers and kiss-off anthems from her LP Bite Me and acclaimed San Diego modern soul trio Thee Sacred Souls captivate with highlights from Got A Story To Tell.
- E9
9. Jon Batiste
Seven-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste returns to the ACL stage for an electrifying hour. The New Orleans native and vibrant ambassador of jazz, blues, and soul lights up the stage with an ecstatic performance of gems from "Big Money."
- E8
8. Role Model / MJ Lenderman & The Wind
A pair of next-generation singer-songwriters make Austin City Limits debuts: chart-topper Role Model performs hits from Kansas Anymore, while Asheville, NC indie-rock ace MJ Lenderman & The Wind light up the stage with songs from Manning Fireworks.
- E7
7. Kelsea Ballerini / CAM
Acclaimed genre-bending country acts Kelsea Ballerini and Cam deliver radiant ACL debuts: Chart-topper Kelsea Ballerini dazzles with hits and highlights from her LP "Patterns"; Grammy-winning Cam showcases her heartfelt new collection "All Things Light."
- E6
6. Austin City Limits Celebrates Antone's & The Blues
ACL salutes the 50th Anniversary of iconic Austin blues club Antone’s and the series' own history of showcasing blues in a supercharged hour featuring an all-star line-up with Jimmie Vaughan, Kingfish, Bobby Rush, Sue Foley and Big Bill Morganfield.
- E5
5. Samara Joy
NAACP Image Award winner and 5x Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy shines with gorgeous vocals and exciting arrangements in a dazzling hour. The rising star performs songs from her breakthrough Linger Awhile and her latest studio album Portrait.
- E4
4. Charley Crockett / Waxahatchee
A pair of Grammy-nominated and road-tested roots acts take the ACL stage: Country maverick Charley Crockett thrills with tunes from his "Lonesome Drifter," and breakout singer-songwriter Waxahatchee sparkles with gems from her acclaimed "Tiger’s Blood."
- E3
3. My Morning Jacket
ACL inducts rock legends My Morning Jacket into the 11th Annual ACL Hall of Fame. Special guest Cameron Crowe honors the fan-favorite Kentucky band, and MMJ takes the stage with classics and new highlights from their latest LP Is in a thrilling hour.
- E2
2. The Marías
Genre-blending LA band The Marías make their ACL debut with songs from their acclaimed Submarine in a spellbinding hour. The bilingual group blends English and Spanish lyrics anchored by smoke velvet vocals, hypnotic guitar and lush jazz percussion.
- E1
1. FINNEAS
Groundbreaking singer, songwriter and producer FINNEAS takes center stage with songs from his solo outing For Cryin’ Out Loud! The ten-time Grammy-winning hitmaker dazzles with highlights and new gems detailing his sonic journey in a revelatory hour.
Season 52
2026 · 5 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago
- E5
5. Sienna Spiro
Singer-songwriter Sienna Spiro performs highlights from her acclaimed debut album "Visitor."
- E4
4. Miguel
Grammy Award-winning R&B innovator Miguel performs songs from his album "CAOS," alongside fan favourites.
- E3
Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings performs highlights from "So Much for Goodbyes" and "Highway Prayers."
- E2
Austin City Limits inducts 11-time Grammy Award winner Brandi Carlile into the 12th Annual ACL Hall of Fame. Bonnie Raitt performs in tribute and inducts Carlile and the honoree takes the stage with favorites and songs from Returning to Myself.
- E1
1. Carlos Vives y La Provincia
Celebrated Colombian superstar Carlos Vives, an 18-time Latin Grammy and multiple Grammy Award winner, performs with his 11-piece band La Provincia, showcasing songs from El Último Disco alongside a career-spanning collection of beloved hits.
Cast & crew
Created by Bill Arhos
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