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Austin City Limits

Great music. No limits.

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First Aired:January 1, 1975
Seasons:48 seasons
Episodes:563
Status:Returning Series

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

Seasons

E1Willie Nelson

10.0

Jan 1, 1975

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.

E2Asleep at the Wheel / Bob Wills' Original Texas Playboys

E3Rusty Wier

E4Townes Van Zandt / Clifton Chenier

E5Flaco Jiménez with Ry Cooder & Augie Meyers

E6Doug Sahm

E7Alvin Crow and the Pleasant Valley Boys

E8Steve Fromholz

E9B.W. Stevenson / Bobby Bridger

E10Greezy Wheels / Marcia Ball

E11Wheatfield

E12Balcones Fault

E13The Lost Gonzo Band / Jerry Jeff Walker

E15Kinky Friedman and the Texas Jewboys

E1Willie Nelson / Tracy Nelson

E2Amazing Rhythm Aces / Gove

E3The Earl Scruggs Revue

E4Jimmy Buffett / Rusty Wier

E5Gatemouth Brown / Delbert McClinton

E6Firefall / Denim

E7Guy Clark / Steve Fromholz

E8The Dirt Band / Kiwi

E9Larry Gatlin / Alex Harvey

E10Willis Alan Ramsey / Roy Buchanan

Dec 15, 1977

E1Michael Martin Murphey

E2Steve Goodman

E3John Prine

E4Bob Wills' Original Texas Playboys followed by Ernest Tubb

E5Chet Atkins followed by Merle Travis

E6Doc Watson followed by Gove

Johnny Rodriguez followed by Linda Hargrove

E7Johnny Rodriguez followed by Linda Hargrove

E8John Hartford followed by The Dillards

E9Jesse Winchester followed by Mother of Pearl

E10Asleep at the Wheel followed by Bobby Bridger

E11Vassar Clements followed by Gatemouth Brown

Merle Haggard

E12Merle Haggard

E13Killough & Eckley followed by The Lost Gonzo Band

E1John McEuen and Friends with Elizabeth "Libba" Cotten

E2Dan Del Santo followed by Taj Mahal

E3The Neville Brothers followed by Robert Shaw and Lightnin' Hopkins

E4Nashville Super Pickers followed by Tom T. Hall

E5Leon Redbone followed by Steve Fromholz

Tom Waits

E6Tom Waits

E7Delbert McClinton followed by Cate Brothers

E8Pure Prairie League followed by Bobby Bare

E9Alvin Crow followed by Marcia Ball

E10Hoyt Axton

E11Little Joe y La Familia followed by Esteban Jordan

E12Doug Kershaw followed by Clifton Chenier

E13Norton Buffalo

Jan 25, 1979

E1Roy Clark & Gatemouth Brown

E2Don Williams followed by Janie Fricke

E3Songwriters Special Willie Nelson, Floyd Tillman and friends

E4Ray Charles & His Orchestra

E5Ralph Stanley followed by Uncle Walt's Band

E6Joe Ely followed by Jerry Jeff Walker

E7Hank Williams Jr. followed by Shake Russell Band

E8Johnny Gimble followed by Texas Swing Pioneers

E9Johnny Paycheck followed by Billy Joe Shaver

E10Flaco Jimenez followed by Beto y Los Fairlanes

E11Moe Bandy & Joe Stampley followed by Marty Robbins

E12Carl Perkins followed by Joe Sun

E13Mel Tillis followed by Gail Davies

E1George Jones with Hank Thompson

E2Charley Pride followed by Razzy Bailey

E3Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys followed by Riders in the Sky

E4The Charlie Daniels Band

E5Bobby Bare followed by Lacy J. Dalton

E6Ray Price followed by Asleep at the Wheel

E7Johnny Rodriguez followed by Alabama

E8Tony Joe White followed by Gary Stewart

E9Songwriters Encore

E10Michael Murphey followed by Ed Bruce

E11Leo Kottke followed by Passenger

E12Joe Carrasco followed by The Sir Douglas Quintet

E13David Grisman Quartet followed by A Mandolin Special featuring Tiny Moore and Jethro Burns

E1Emmylou Harris followed by Rodney Crowell

E2George Thorogood and the Destroyers followed by Dave Olney and the X-Rays

E3Pete Fountain followed by Jazzmanian Devil

E4Kris Kristofferson

E5Jerry Reed followed by Chet Atkins

E6Johnny Lee followed by Charly McClain

E7Willie Nelson followed by Guy Clark

E8Merle Haggard with Leona Williams and The Strangers

E9Bellamy Brothers followed by John Anderson

E10Larry Gatlin followed by Ricky Skaggs

E11Tompall & the Glaser Brothers followed by George Strait

E12Don McLean followed by Terry Gibbs

E13Roy Clark followed by The Geezinslaws

E1Mickey Gilley followed by T.G. Sheppard

E2Roy Orbison

Jun 1, 2004

E3Don Williams followed by West Texas Songwriters Special

E4Songwriters Showcase with Rodney Crowell, John Prine & Friends

B.B. King

E5B.B. King

Aug 6, 1983

“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

E6Janie Fricke followed by B.J. Thomas

E7Frizzell & West followed by Con Hunley

E8Michael Martin Murphey followed by Gary P. Nunn

E9Roseanne Cash followed by Steve Wariner

E10Rank and File followed by Delbert McClinton

E11Tammy Wynette followed by John Conlee

E12Roger Miller followed by Earl Thomas Conley

E13Loretta Lynn

Ray Charles / Lee Greenwood

E1Ray Charles / Lee Greenwood

Jan 1, 1984

E2Jerry Lee Lewis

Jan 1, 1984

E3Freddy Powers with Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard

Jan 1, 1984

E4Gary Morris / Gail Davies

Jan 1, 1984

E5The Whites / New Grass Revival

Jan 1, 1984

E6Jimmy Buffett

Jan 1, 1984

E7Johnny Rodriguez / David Allen Coe

Jan 1, 1984

E8Dottie West / Floyd Cramer

Jan 1, 1984

E9Bonnie Raitt / The LeRoi Brothers with Ray Campi & Sleepy La Beef

Jan 1, 1984

E10John Anderson / Eliza Gilkyson

Jan 1, 1984

E11George Strait / The Kendalls

Jan 1, 1984

E12Country Legends

Jan 1, 1984

With Faron Young, Kitty Wells, Sons of the Pioneers, Joe & Rose Maphis, Pee Wee King & Red Stewart, Johnny Wright, & The Collins Sisters

E13Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble / The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Feb 3, 1984

The 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.

E1Oak Ridge Boys / Bob Wills’ Original Texas Playboys

E2Neil Young and The International Harvesters

Sep 25, 1984

E3Exile / The Maines Bros. with Terry Allen

E4Waylon Jennings / Billy Joe Shaver

E5Eddie Rabbitt / Tammy Wynette

E6Ricky Skaggs / The Judds

E7Glen Campbell / Eddy Raven

E8Joe Ely / Eric Johnson

E9The Dirt Band / Steve Goodman Tribute

E10Juice Newton / Mark Gray

E11Larry Gatlin / Nanci Griffith

Mar 1, 1985

E12Freddy Powers with Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard / Whitey Shafer

E13Earl Thomas Conley / Vince Gill

E14The Allman Brothers Band

Nov 1, 1985

A Live Broadcast From Austin City Limits

E1Tanya Tucker / Sawyer Brown

Feb 21, 1986

E1Ronnie Milsap

E2Squeezebox Special with Queen Ida, Santiago Jimenez Jr. and Ponty Bone

E3The Fabulous Thunderbirds followed by Omar & the Howlers

E4Lyle Lovett followed by Judy Rodman

E5Riders in the Sky followed by Hot Rize

E6Michael Martin Murphey followed by Marty Stuart

E7Randy Travis followed by Kathy Mattea

E8Chet Atkins and Friends

E9Leon Russell followed by Steve Earle

E10Brenda Lee followed by Sweethearts of the Rodeo

E11Steve Wariner followed by Restless Heart

Johnny Cash with The Carter Family

E12Johnny Cash with The Carter Family

E13Fats Domino

E1George Strait

E2K.T. Oslin followed by Rodney Crowell

E3The Charlie Daniels Band followed by Gary P. Nunn

E4Stanley Jordan

E5Emmylou Harris followed by Nanci Griffith

E6Delbert McClinton followed by The Crickets

E7Dwight Yoakam followed by Patty Loveless

E8Songwriters Special featuring Harlan Howard, Don Schlitz, Mike Reid, Kye Fleming and Mark Wright

E9Buck Owens followed by The Geezinslaws

E10Texas Showcase featuring Robert Earl Keen, Rosie Flores, Tony Perez and Jimmie Dale Gilmore

E11Leonard Cohen

Apr 4, 1989

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

E12Keith Whitley followed by Skip Ewing

E13Eric Johnson

E14John Hiatt followed by Los Lobos

E5Waylon Jennings

Feb 17, 1990

Country 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.

E5Albert Collins/ Danny Gatton

Feb 21, 1992

Albert Collins followed by Danny Gatton

E1Marc Cohn / Leo Kottke

Jan 23, 1993

E8Stevie Ray Vaughan: A Retrospective

Mar 5, 1995

Combing footage of previous ACL appearances, Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble give great blue performances.

E1Alison Krauss & Union Station / Merle Haggard

Jan 1, 1996

E2John Prine / Todd Snider

Jan 1, 1996

E3Asleep at the Wheel's 25th Anniversary Celebration

Jan 1, 1996

With Willie Nelson, Tracy Byrd, Wade Hayes, Delbert McClinton, Charlie Daniels

E4B.B. King

Jan 1, 1996

E5Pam Tillis / Guitar Pull with Willie Nelson and Others

Jan 1, 1996

With Willie Nelson. Merle Haggard, Iris DeMent, Freddy Powers

E6Lee Roy Parnell / A.J. Croce

Jan 1, 1996

E7The Allman Brothers Band

Jan 1, 1996

E8Lisa Loeb / Jimmy LaFave

Jan 1, 1996

E9Los Lobos / Joe Ely

Jan 1, 1996

E10Faith Hill / Trisha Yearwood

Jan 1, 1996

E11Gatemouth Brown / Keb' Mo'

Jan 1, 1996

E12Sagebrush Symphony

May 1, 1996

With Michael Martin Murphey, The Sons of the San Joaquin, Hank Thompson, Robert Mirabal, Herb Jeffries and The Oklahoma City Philharmonic

E1Wynonna

Jan 25, 1997

E2Songwriters Special Featuring Kris Kristofferson

Jan 1, 1997

Songwriters Special with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Kimmie Rhodes, Billy Joe Shaver

E3A Bluegrass Tribute to Bill Monroe

Jan 1, 1997

Classic: Bill Monroe Retrospective with Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley, Jim and Jesse & Mac Wiseman

E4Lyle Lovett and Friends: A Tribute to Walter Hyatt

Jan 1, 1997

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

E5Best of Austin Country Showcase

Jan 1, 1997

“Best of Austin” Country Showcase: Libbi Bosworth, Dale Watson, The Derailers, Wayne Hancock, Don Walser & Mary Cutrufello

E6Mary Chapin Carpenter / BR5-49

Jan 1, 1997

E7Travis Tritt / Wade Hayes

Jan 1, 1997

E8Eric Johnson / Kenny Wayne Shepherd

70m

Jan 1, 1997

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)."

E9Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

Jan 1, 1997

E10Son Volt / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Jan 1, 1997

E11Robert Earl Keen / Jack Ingram

Jan 1, 1997

E12Sheryl Crow

Apr 12, 1997

E13Blues Night with Delbert McClinton and Miss Lavelle White

Jan 1, 1997

E1Celebration of Townes Van Zandt: Willie Nelson / Emmylou Harris / Nanci Griffith / Lyle Lovett

Mar 28, 1998

E2Patty Loveless / Collin Raye

Feb 7, 1998

E3Marcia Ball / Irma Thomas / Tracy Nelson

Feb 14, 1998

E4The Manhattan Transfer

Feb 21, 1998

E5Indigo Girls / Kim Richey

Feb 28, 1998

E6Loretta Lynn

Mar 7, 1998

E7Nanci Griffith & the Crickets

Mar 14, 1998

E8Hal Ketchum / Terry Allen

Mar 21, 1998

E10Boz Scaggs / 8 1/2 Souvenirs

Apr 4, 1998

E11Old 97's / Whiskeytown

Apr 11, 1998

E12Clay Walker / Trace Adkins

Apr 18, 1998

E13Buddy Guy / Storyville

Apr 25, 1998

E1Deana Carter / Matraca Berg

Jan 23, 1999

E2Hootie and the Blowfish / Nanci Griffith

Apr 24, 1999

E3Lionel Hampton / Ruth Brown

Feb 13, 1999

E4Lucinda Williams

70m

Feb 27, 1999

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.

E5Vince Gill / Martina McBride

Feb 27, 1999

E6Ray Price / Hank Thompson / Junior Brown

Mar 6, 1999

E7Jonny Lang / Jimmie Vaughan

70m

Mar 13, 1999

Blues guitarists Jonny Lang and Jimmie Vaughan. Included: "Still Rainin'," "Can't Say No," "I Am," "Sweet Soul Vibe," "Lie to Me."

E8Mexican Roots Music Celebration: Freddy Fender / David Hidalgo / Cesar Rosas / Tish Hinojosa / Ruben Ramos / Rick Trevino / Joe Ely

Mar 27, 1999

E9Fastball / Mary Cutrufello

Apr 3, 1999

E10Dave Alvin / Loudon Wainwright

Apr 10, 1999

E11Bruce Hornsby / Monte Montgomery

Apr 17, 1999

E13Bobby Blue Bland / Susan Tedeschi

May 1, 1999

E1Garth Brooks

Feb 5, 2000

E2Robert Cray / Doyle Bramhall

Feb 12, 2000

E3Clint Black / Eric Johnson / Ray Benson / Lisa Hartman Black

Feb 19, 2000

E4Willie Nelson & Family / Leon Russell

Feb 26, 2000

E5Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis & Earl Scruggs / Susan Ashton

Mar 4, 2000

E6Lynyrd Skynyrd

Mar 11, 2000

E7Texas Tornados: Tribute to Doug Sahm

Mar 18, 2000

E8Kenny Rogers

Mar 25, 2000

E9The Mavericks / the Warren Brothers

Apr 1, 2000

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.

E10Wilco / Bela Fleck & Friends

Apr 8, 2000

E12Joe Ely / Indigenous

Apr 22, 2000

E13Lyle Lovett & Friends

Apr 29, 2000

E14Songwriters Special with Emmylou Harris

May 6, 2000

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.

E15Trisha Yearwood / Alison Krauss

May 20, 2000

E16Jewel

May 27, 2000

E1Phish

Oct 7, 2000

E2John Hiatt / Kelly Willis

Oct 14, 2000

E3Shelby Lynne / Toni Price

Oct 21, 2000

E4Townes Van Zandt Tribute: Willie Nelson / Emmylou Harris / Nanci Griffith / Lyle Lovett

Oct 28, 2000

E5Lee Ann Womack / Clay Davidson

Nov 4, 2000

E6Brad Paisley / Eric Heatherly

Nov 11, 2000

E7Joe Cocker

Nov 18, 2000

E8Tom Waits

Nov 25, 2000

E9Widespread Panic

Dec 9, 2000

E10Merle Haggard / The Derailers

Jan 6, 2001

E11Steve Earle / Kasey Chambers

Jan 13, 2001

E12David Gray / Dar Williams

Jan 20, 2001

E13Fats Domino

Jan 27, 2001

E1Ibrahim Ferrer Orchestra ft. Ruben Gonzalez

Oct 13, 2001

E2Richard Thompson / Eliza Gilkyson

Oct 20, 2001

E3Patty Loveless / the Del McCoury Band

Oct 27, 2001

E4Mary Chapin Carpenter / Nanci Griffith

Nov 3, 2001

E5The String Cheese Incident

Nov 10, 2001

E6Shemekia Copeland / Jimmie Vaughan

Nov 17, 2001

E7Brooks & Dunn

Nov 24, 2001

E8Brad Paisley / Sara Evans

Dec 22, 2001

E9Robert Earl Keen / Charlie Robison

Dec 29, 2001

E10Delbert McClinton / Asleep at the Wheel

Jan 5, 2002

E11John Hammond / Blue Rodeo

Jan 12, 2002

E12David Byrne

Jan 19, 2002

E13Natalie Merchant / Eric Taylor

Jan 26, 2002

E1Bonnie Raitt and Special Guests

Oct 5, 2002

The start of the 28th season sees Grammy award winner, Bonnie Raitt, play to a dedicated audience.

E6Robert Plant

Nov 9, 2002

E7Jackson Browne

Nov 16, 2002

Jackson Browne performs old favorites and music from his new album.

E10Beck

Jan 4, 2003

Indie pop star Beck appears on ACL to sing his mellow hits with a funky twist.

E1Steve Winwood

Oct 11, 2003

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.

E2Susan Tedeschi / Ruthie Foster

Oct 18, 2003

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.

E3An Evening with Vince Gill

Oct 25, 2003

E4Tracy Chapman

Nov 1, 2003

E5Rosanne Cash / Neko Case

Nov 8, 2003

E6John Mayer / Buddy Guy and Double Trouble

Nov 15, 2003

E7Joe Nichols / Jessica Andrews

Nov 22, 2003

E8Jason Mraz / Fountains of Wayne

Dec 20, 2003

E9Jonny Lang / Chuck Prophet

Dec 27, 2003

E10The Jayhawks / Gillian Welch

Jan 3, 2004

E11Guster / Los Lonely Boys

Jan 10, 2004

Guster and Los Lonely Boys play to a packed house of screaming fans.

E12Ben Harper

70m

Jan 17, 2004

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.

E13Keith Urban / Rodney Crowell

Jan 24, 2004

Singer Keith Urban performs songs from his CD ``Golden Road''; singer Rodney Crowell performs songs from his CD ``Fate's Right Hand.

E1John Fogerty

Oct 2, 2004

ohn Fogerty is a rock legend who rarely appears on television, but he makes an exception to launch ACL's 30th season.

E2Robert Randolph and The Family Band

Oct 9, 2004

Robert Randolph uses his pedal steel guitar to create unique musical fusions of rock, gospel, soul and blues.

E3Damien Rice / Patty Griffin

Oct 16, 2004

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.

E4Michael McDonald / Joss Stone

Oct 23, 2004

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.

E5Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum

Oct 30, 2004

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.

E6Sheryl Crow

Nov 6, 2004

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.

E7Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli

Nov 13, 2004

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.

E8Elvis Costello

Nov 20, 2004

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.

E9The Flaming Lips / The Shins

Dec 18, 2004

The Flaming Lips perform emotional, artsy indie-rock. While, The Shins focus on clever, witty pop songs.

E10Wilco / Bright Eyes

Jan 8, 2004

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.

E11Trey Anastasio

Jan 15, 2004

Trey Anastasio, former Phish frontman, performs his skillful improvisation live in an outdoor arena.

E12Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices

Jan 22, 2004

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.

E13The Pixies

Jan 29, 2004

Legendary alternative rockers, the Pixies, reunite on the ACL stage.

E1Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley

Oct 8, 2005

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.

E2Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards

Oct 15, 2005

Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathleen Edwards sings country-rock.

E3Etta James

Oct 22, 2005

Etta James is an R&B legend. With 50 years in the music business, she more than deserved her Lifetime Achievement Grammy.

E4Ben Folds / Ray LaMontagne

Oct 29, 2005

Ben Folds' solo career includes his new release "Songs for Silverman."

E5The Killers followed by Spoon

Nov 5, 2005

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.

E6John Prine / Amos Lee

Nov 12, 2005

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.

E7Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous

Nov 19, 2005

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.

E8Coldplay / Michael Stipe

Dec 17, 2005

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.

E9Blues Traveler / Café Tacuba

Jan 14, 2006

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.

E10Ryan Adams / Tift Merritt

Jan 21, 2006

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.

E11Widespread Panic

Jan 28, 2006

This hour-long episode features a road warrior band. Widespread Panic has numerous fans but have not achieved widespread national success.

E12Gretchen Wilson / Miranda Lambert

Feb 4, 2006

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.

Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket

E13Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket

Feb 11, 2006

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.”

E14Robert Randolph / the Family Band

Jul 22, 2006

E1Ray Davies

Oct 7, 2006

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.

E2The New Orleans Social Club

Oct 14, 2006

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.

E3Juanes

Oct 21, 2006

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.

E4Alejandro Escovedo

Oct 28, 2006

Alejandro Escovedo enjoys extreme critical praise but little commercial success.

E5Sufjan Stevens followed by Calexico

Nov 4, 2006

The underground rock scene is alive and well. Two of its most popular acts appear on ACL.

E6Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Nov 11, 2006

ACL introduces its audience to South African music traditions and Christian Gospel sounds.

E7Van Morrison

Nov 18, 2006

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.

E8Corinne Bailey Rae / KT Tunstall

Dec 16, 2006

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.

E9Los Lonely Boys / the Gourds

Dec 23, 2006

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

E10The Raconteurs / Cat Power

Dec 30, 2006

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.

E11Damian Marley

70m

Jan 6, 2007

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.

E12James Blunt followed by James McMurtry

Jan 13, 2007

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.

E13Dixie Chicks

Jan 20, 2007

The Dixie Chicks bring their powerful new album to the ACL stage. Infused with personal and provocative songs, each melody tells a story.

E1Norah Jones

Oct 6, 2007

Native Texan, Norah Jones, returns to the ACL stage for an hour of her incredible piano playing, jazzy song style, and throaty vocals.

E2The Decemberists/Explosions in the Sky

Oct 13, 2007

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.

E3Femi Kuti with Positive Force

Oct 20, 2007

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.

E4Tribute to Bluesman Jimmy Reed

Oct 27, 2007

Current blues stars, many of whom are legends in their own right, pay homage to Jimmy Reed.

E5Wilco

Nov 3, 2007

The ever-evolving Wilco returns to Austin City Limits, performing classics and cuts from its latest disk Sky Blue Sky.

E6The Arcade Fire

Nov 10, 2007

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.

E7Paolo Nutini / Grupo Fantasma

Nov 17, 2007

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.

E8John Mayer

Dec 15, 2007

Although John Mayer has performed on the Austin City Limits' stage before, he's never been here with this degree of success.

E9Lucinda Williams / Old Crow Medicine Show

Dec 22, 2007

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.

E10Bloc Party / Ghostland Observatory

Dec 29, 2007

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.

E11Crowded House

Jan 5, 2008

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.

E12Kings of Leon / Roky Erickson

Jan 12, 2008

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.

E13Brad Paisley / Dierks Bentley

Jan 26, 2008

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.

E14Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival

Feb 2, 2008

The 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.

R.E.M.

E1R.E.M.

May 24, 2008

In their debut Austin City Limits appearance, influential superstars R.E.M. take the stage in support of their latest acclaimed record Accelerate.

Bettye LaVette / Pinetop Perkins

E2Bettye LaVette / Pinetop Perkins

Oct 11, 2008

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.

Lyle Lovett & Friends: A Songwriters Special

E3Lyle Lovett & Friends: A Songwriters Special

Oct 18, 2008

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.

Jakob Dylan / Carrie Rodriguez

E4Jakob Dylan / Carrie Rodriguez

Oct 25, 2008

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.

My Morning Jacket

E5My Morning Jacket

Nov 1, 2008

Kentucky’s indie rock heroes My Morning Jacket return to the ACL stage to showcase their latest acclaimed album Evil Urges.

Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings / Carolyn Wonderland

E6Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings / Carolyn Wonderland

Nov 8, 2008

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.

Aimee Mann / Iron & Wine

E7Aimee Mann / Iron & Wine

Nov 15, 2008

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.

Gnarls Barkley / Thievery Corporation

E8Gnarls Barkley / Thievery Corporation

Nov 22, 2008

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.

Foo Fighters

E9Foo Fighters

Jan 17, 2009

Grammy Award-winners the Foo Fighters rock the ACL stage with songs from their latest album Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. Taped: September 29, 2008:

Manu Chao

E10Manu Chao

Jan 24, 2009

French/Spanish singer/songwriter and international star Manu Chao showcases politically-charged, danceable rock & roll from his album La Radiolina. Taped September 23, 2008:

Nick Lowe / The Swell Season

E11Nick Lowe / The Swell Season

Jan 31, 2009

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.

Drive-By Truckers / Ryan Bingham

E12Drive-By Truckers / Ryan Bingham

Feb 7, 2009

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.

Sarah McLachlan / Duffy

E13Sarah McLachlan / Duffy

Feb 14, 2009

With 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.

Dave Matthews Band

E1Dave Matthews Band

Oct 3, 2009

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.

Ben Harper and Relentless7

E2Ben Harper and Relentless7

Oct 10, 2009

Ben Harper debuts his new band, Relentless7, with a rocking set drawn from his album White Lies for Dark Times.

Kenny Chesney

E3Kenny Chesney

Oct 17, 2009

Country music superstar Kenny Chesney hits the ACL stage for a tour through his greatest hits.

E4Andrew Bird; St. Vincent

Oct 24, 2009

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.

M. Ward / Okkervil River

E5M. Ward / Okkervil River

Oct 31, 2009

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.

Elvis Costello / Band of Heathens

E6Elvis Costello / Band of Heathens

Nov 7, 2009

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).

Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel

E7Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel

Nov 14, 2009

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.

Pearl Jam

E8Pearl Jam

Nov 21, 2009

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.

Allen Toussaint

E9Allen Toussaint

Jan 9, 2010

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.”

Mos Def / K’naan

E10Mos Def / K’naan

Jan 16, 2010

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.

Avett Brothers / Heartless Bastards

E11Avett Brothers / Heartless Bastards

Jan 23, 2010

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.

Steve Earle / Kris Kristofferson

E12Steve Earle / Kris Kristofferson

Jan 30, 2010

Steve Earle pays tribute to his mentor, legendary Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt. Kris Kristofferson follows with tunes from his latest album.

Esperanza Spalding / Madeleine Peyroux

E13Esperanza Spalding / Madeleine Peyroux

Feb 6, 2010

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.

Them Crooked Vultures

E14Them Crooked Vultures

Feb 13, 2010

Josh 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.

Jimmy Cliff

E1Jimmy Cliff

Oct 2, 2010

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.”

Spoon

E2Spoon

Oct 9, 2010

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).

Patty Griffin & Friends

E3Patty Griffin & Friends

Oct 16, 2010

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.

Alejandro Escovedo / Trombone Shorty

E4Alejandro Escovedo / Trombone Shorty

Oct 23, 2010

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.

Robert Earl Keen / Hayes Carll

E5Robert Earl Keen / Hayes Carll

Oct 30, 2010

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.

Steve Martin / Sarah Jarosz

E6Steve Martin / Sarah Jarosz

Nov 6, 2010

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.

Rosanne Cash / Brandi Carlile

E7Rosanne Cash / Brandi Carlile

Nov 13, 2010

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.”

John Legend & The Roots

E8John Legend & The Roots

Nov 20, 2010

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.

Cheap Trick

E9Cheap Trick

Jan 1, 2011

ACL welcomes rock icon Cheap Trick. The band performs material from its acclaimed album “The Latest” and selections from its classic catalog.

Monsters of Folk

E10Monsters of Folk

Jan 8, 2011

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.

The National / Band of Horses

E11The National / Band of Horses

Jan 15, 2011

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.

Sonic Youth / The Black Keys

E12Sonic Youth / The Black Keys

Jan 22, 2011

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.

Lyle Lovett / Bob Schneider

E13Lyle Lovett / Bob Schneider

Jan 29, 2011

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.

E14Coldplay New Years Eve

Mumford & Sons / Flogging Molly

E1Mumford & Sons / Flogging Molly

Oct 1, 2011

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.

Raphael Saadiq / Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

E2Raphael Saadiq / Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears

Oct 8, 2011

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.

Widespread Panic

E3Widespread Panic

Oct 15, 2011

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.

The Decemberists / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

E4The Decemberists / Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Oct 22, 2011

The Decemberists highlight songs from their release The King is Dead. Welch and her partner David Rawlings perform cuts from The Harrow & the Harvest.

Steve Miller Band / Preservation Hall Jazz Band

E5Steve Miller Band / Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Oct 29, 2011

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.

Miranda Lambert / Jeff Bridges

E6Miranda Lambert / Jeff Bridges

Nov 5, 2011

The multiple award-winning Lambert performs her greatest hits, followed by actor Bridges in his music television debut.

Randy Newman

E7Randy Newman

Nov 12, 2011

Songwriting legend Randy Newman takes the ACL stage with a selection of his greatest tunes.

Americana Music Festival 2011

E8Americana Music Festival 2011

Nov 19, 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.

Tom Waits

E9Tom Waits

Dec 24, 2011

Tom Waits performs in this encore presentation of a classic episode from 1979.

Coldplay New Year's Eve: An Austin City Limits Special

E10Coldplay New Year's Eve: An Austin City Limits Special

Dec 31, 2011

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.

The Head and the Heart / Gomez

E11The Head and the Heart / Gomez

Jan 7, 2012

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.

Arcade Fire

E12Arcade Fire

Jan 14, 2012

The indie-rock band Arcade Fire perform songs from its Grammy-winning 2010 album "The Suburbs."

Fleet Foxes / Joanna Newsom

E13Fleet Foxes / Joanna Newsom

Jan 21, 2012

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.

Florence + The Machine / Lykke Li

E14Florence + The Machine / Lykke Li

Jan 28, 2012

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.

Wilco

E15Wilco

Feb 4, 2012

American 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.

Radiohead

E1Radiohead

Oct 6, 2012

The band performs songs from its Grammy-nominated LP The King of Limbs.

Bon Iver

E2Bon Iver

Oct 13, 2012

The Grammy-winning Bon Iver performs material from its self-titled second album.

Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples

E3Bonnie Raitt with Mavis Staples

Oct 20, 2012

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.

The Shins / Dr. Dog

E4The Shins / Dr. Dog

Oct 27, 2012

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.

The Civil Wars / Punch Brothers

E5The Civil Wars / Punch Brothers

Nov 3, 2012

The Civil Wars play tunes from their Grammy-winning album Barton Hollow. Punch Brothers showcase their latest Who’s Feeling Young Now?

Jack White

E6Jack White

Jan 5, 2013

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.

Rodrigo y Gabriela

E7Rodrigo y Gabriela

Jan 12, 2013

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.

Norah Jones / Kat Edmonson

E8Norah Jones / Kat Edmonson

Jan 19, 2013

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.

Bob Mould / Delta Spirit

E9Bob Mould / Delta Spirit

Jan 26, 2013

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.

Tim McGraw

E10Tim McGraw

Feb 2, 2013

Country superstar Tim McGraw takes the ACL stage with his greatest hits and brand new material.

Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes / tUnE-yArDs

E11Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeroes / tUnE-yArDs

Feb 9, 2013

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.

Gary Clark Jr. / Alabama Shakes

E12Gary Clark Jr. / Alabama Shakes

Feb 16, 2013

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.

Esperanza Spalding

E13Esperanza Spalding

Feb 23, 2013

ACL 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.

Juanes / Jesse & Joy

E1Juanes / Jesse & Joy

Oct 5, 2013

Season 39 opens with Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes; and the Mexican pop-rock duo Jesse & Joy.

Phoenix

E2Phoenix

Oct 12, 2013

French band Phoenix plays tunes from its latest LP “Bankrupt!” and other hits, including “Lisztomania,” “1901” and “Entertainment!”

The Lumineers / Shovels & Rope

E3The Lumineers / Shovels & Rope

Oct 19, 2013

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.”

Vampire Weekend / Grizzly Bear

E4Vampire Weekend / Grizzly Bear

Oct 26, 2013

Vampire Weekend plays songs from its latest “Modern Vampires of the City”, while fellow New York act Grizzly Bear highlights its album “Shields.”

Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell

E5Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell

Nov 2, 2013

Country legends Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell return to the ACL, playing favorites and songs from their joint LP “Old Yellow Moon.”

Emeli Sandé / Michael Kiwanuka

E6Emeli Sandé / Michael Kiwanuka

Nov 9, 2013

Scottish recording artist Emeli Sandé; Michael Kiwanuka performs songs from his debut album, ''Home Again.''

Jim James / The Black Angels

E7Jim James / The Black Angels

Nov 16, 2013

Alternative rock with My Morning Jacket singer Jim James and the Black Angels perform songs from ''Indigo Meadow.''

Queens of the Stone Age

E8Queens of the Stone Age

Jan 4, 2014

Queens of the Stone Age performs rock anthems from its latest LP …Like Clockwork.

Jason Isbell / Neko Case

E9Jason Isbell / Neko Case

10.0

Jan 11, 2014

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.

fun. / Dawes

E10fun. / Dawes

Jan 18, 2014

The Grammy-winning fun. plays hits from the platinum-selling “Some Nights”. Folk-rockers Dawes perform tunes from their LP Stories “Don't End.”

Portugal. The Man / Local Natives

E11Portugal. The Man / Local Natives

Jan 25, 2014

Portugal. The Man performs tracks from its latest record Evil Friends, while Local Natives plays tunes from its LP Hummingbird.

Sarah Jarosz / The Milk Carton Kids

E12Sarah Jarosz / The Milk Carton Kids

10.0

Feb 1, 2014

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.

Kacey Musgraves / Dale Watson

E13Kacey Musgraves / Dale Watson

Feb 8, 2014

Country 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.

Beck

E1Beck

Oct 4, 2014

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.

Ed Sheeran / Valerie June

E2Ed Sheeran / Valerie June

Oct 11, 2014

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.

Tweedy

E3Tweedy

Oct 25, 2014

Tweedy, led by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, perform selections from the 2014 “Sukierae” album.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

E4Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds

Nov 1, 2014

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.

Los Lobos / Thao & The Get Down Stay Down

E5Los Lobos / Thao & The Get Down Stay Down

Nov 8, 2014

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.

Eric Church

E6Eric Church

Nov 15, 2014

Eric Church performs. Included: selections from his 2014 "The Outsiders" album.

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

E7ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2014

Nov 22, 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

The Avett Brothers / Nickel Creek

E8The Avett Brothers / Nickel Creek

Jan 3, 2015

The Avett Brothers perform selections from their 2013 "Magpie and the Dandelion" album and Nickel Creek spotlight songs their 2014 "A Dotted Line" album.

Spoon / White Denim

E9Spoon / White Denim

Jan 10, 2015

Spoon spotlights selections from their 2014 "They Want My Soul" album and White Denim perform songs from their 2013 "Corsicana Lemonade" album.

Sam Smith / Future Islands

E10Sam Smith / Future Islands

Jan 17, 2015

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.

Ryan Adams / Jenny Lewis

E11Ryan Adams / Jenny Lewis

8.0

Jan 24, 2015

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.

The Black Keys / J. Roddy Walston & the Business

E12The Black Keys / J. Roddy Walston & the Business

Jan 31, 2015

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.

Foo Fighters

E13Foo Fighters

Feb 7, 2015

Foo Fighters perform selections from their 2014 "Sonic Highways" album.

2014 Hall of Fame

E142014 Hall of Fame

Feb 14, 2015

Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Guy and Double Trouble are among the performers at the first “Austin City Limits” Hall of Fame ceremony.

2015 Hall of Fame Special

E12015 Hall of Fame Special

Oct 3, 2015

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.

Cassandra Wilson

E2Cassandra Wilson

Oct 10, 2015

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."

Sturgill Simpson / Asleep at the Wheel

E3Sturgill Simpson / Asleep at the Wheel

9.0

Oct 17, 2015

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.

Don Henley

E4Don Henley

Oct 24, 2015

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.

Gary Clark Jr. / Courtney Barnett

E5Gary Clark Jr. / Courtney Barnett

Oct 31, 2015

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.”

TV on the Radio / The War on Drugs

E6TV on the Radio / The War on Drugs

Nov 7, 2015

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.

James Taylor

E7James Taylor

Nov 14, 2015

James Taylor performs some of his most beloved songs as well as selections from his 2015 album, “Before This World.”

ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2015

E8ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2015

Nov 21, 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.

Alabama Shakes / Vintage Trouble

E9Alabama Shakes / Vintage Trouble

Jan 2, 2016

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.

Kendrick Lamar

E10Kendrick Lamar

Jan 9, 2016

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.

Ryan Adams / Shakey Graves

E11Ryan Adams / Shakey Graves

Jan 16, 2016

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.”

Angelique Kidjo

E12Angelique Kidjo

Jan 23, 2016

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.”

Sleater-Kinney / Heartless Bastards

E13Sleater-Kinney / Heartless Bastards

Jan 30, 2016

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.”

Leon Bridges / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

E14Leon Bridges / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Feb 6, 2016

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.

Tedeschi Trucks Band

E15Tedeschi Trucks Band

Feb 13, 2016

The Grammy Award-winning group featuring Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and an ensemble of musicians showcases their latest record “Let Me Get By.”

Paul Simon

E1Paul Simon

Oct 1, 2016

Simon makes his Austin City Limits debut performing songs from his classic catalog and from his 13th solo album “Stranger to Stranger.”

James Bay / Rhiannon Giddens

E2James Bay / Rhiannon Giddens

Oct 8, 2016

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.”

Robert Plant

E3Robert Plant

Oct 15, 2016

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.

Florence + the Machine / Andra Day

E4Florence + the Machine / Andra Day

Oct 22, 2016

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.”

Iggy Pop

E5Iggy Pop

Oct 29, 2016

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.

Natalia Lafourcade / Grupo Fantasma

E6Natalia Lafourcade / Grupo Fantasma

Nov 5, 2016

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.

My Morning Jacket / Ben Harper

E7My Morning Jacket / Ben Harper

Nov 12, 2016

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.

Ms. Lauryn Hill

E8Ms. Lauryn Hill

Jul 2, 2016

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.

Cyndi Lauper

E9Cyndi Lauper

Jan 14, 2017

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.”

Margo Price / Hayes Carll

E10Margo Price / Hayes Carll

Jan 21, 2017

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.

Band of Horses / Parker Millsap

E11Band of Horses / Parker Millsap

Jan 28, 2017

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.

CeCe Winans / St. Paul & The Broken Bones

E12CeCe Winans / St. Paul & The Broken Bones

Feb 4, 2017

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.

Foals / Alejandro Escovedo

E13Foals / Alejandro Escovedo

Feb 11, 2017

Revel 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.

Ed Sheeran

E1Ed Sheeran

Oct 7, 2017

Relish an hour with bestselling pop sensation Ed Sheeran. The British singer/songwriter performs hits and songs from his latest album “÷”

The Pretenders

E2The Pretenders

Oct 14, 2017

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.”

Zac Brown Band

E3Zac Brown Band

Oct 21, 2017

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.

Norah Jones / Angel Olsen

E4Norah Jones / Angel Olsen

Oct 28, 2017

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.”

Miranda Lambert

E5Miranda Lambert

Nov 4, 2017

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.”

The Head and the Heart / Benjamin Booker

E6The Head and the Heart / Benjamin Booker

Nov 11, 2017

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.”

Father John Misty / The Black Angels

E7Father John Misty / The Black Angels

Jan 6, 2018

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.”

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit / Amanda Shires

E8Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit / Amanda Shires

Jan 13, 2018

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.”

Herbie Hancock

E9Herbie Hancock

Jan 20, 2018

Thrill to an hour with legendary keyboardist and composer Herbie Hancock. The jazz innovator surveys his decades-long career in his ACL debut.

Run the Jewels

E10Run the Jewels

Jan 27, 2018

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.

LCD Soundsystem

E11LCD Soundsystem

Feb 3, 2018

Relish the ACL debut of alternative rock icon LCD Soundsystem. The recently revived band spotlights hits and songs from its comeback album “American Dream.”

Dan Auerbach / Shinyribs

E12Dan Auerbach / Shinyribs

Feb 10, 2018

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.”

Chris Stapleton / Turnpike Troubadours

E13Chris Stapleton / Turnpike Troubadours

Feb 17, 2018

Enjoy 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.”

St. Vincent

E1St. Vincent

Oct 6, 2018

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.”

John Prine

E2John Prine

Oct 13, 2018

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.

Sam Smith / Anderson East

E3Sam Smith / Anderson East

Oct 20, 2018

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.”

Brandi Carlile

E4Brandi Carlile

Oct 27, 2018

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.”

Miguel / Alessia Cara

E5Miguel / Alessia Cara

Nov 3, 2018

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.”

Kacey Musgraves / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

E6Kacey Musgraves / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Nov 10, 2018

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.

Janelle Monáe

E7Janelle Monáe

Nov 17, 2018

Thrill to an hour with progressive R&B maverick Janelle Monáe, as the singer and actress performs songs from her acclaimed LP “Dirty Computer.”

Khalid / Mac Demarco

E8Khalid / Mac Demarco

Dec 15, 2018

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.”

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

E9Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Jan 5, 2019

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.

Residente

E10Residente

Jan 12, 2019

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.

Arctic Monkeys / Wild Child

E11Arctic Monkeys / Wild Child

Jan 19, 2019

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.”

Willie Nelson

E12Willie Nelson

Jan 26, 2019

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.”

Buddy Guy / August Greene

E13Buddy Guy / August Greene

Feb 2, 2019

Thrill 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.

Gary Clark, Jr.

E1Gary Clark, Jr.

Oct 5, 2019

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.”

Maggie Rogers

E2Maggie Rogers

Oct 12, 2019

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.”

Steve Earle & The Dukes: A Tribute to Guy Clark

E3Steve Earle & The Dukes: A Tribute to Guy Clark

Oct 19, 2019

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.”

H.E.R.

E4H.E.R.

Oct 26, 2019

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.

Patty Griffin / The Revivalists

E5Patty Griffin / The Revivalists

Nov 2, 2019

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.”

Vampire Weekend

E6Vampire Weekend

Nov 9, 2019

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.”

Kane Brown / Colter Wall

E7Kane Brown / Colter Wall

Nov 16, 2019

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.”

Sharon Van Etten / Lucy Dacu

E8Sharon Van Etten / Lucy Dacu

Jan 4, 2020

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.”

The Raconteurs / Black Pumas

E9The Raconteurs / Black Pumas

Jan 11, 2020

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.

Mitski / Rainbow Kitten Surprise

E10Mitski / Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Jan 18, 2020

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.”

Cage The Elephant / Tank and the Bangas

E11Cage The Elephant / Tank and the Bangas

Jan 25, 2020

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.”

Billie Eilish

E12Billie Eilish

Feb 1, 2020

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?”

Rosalía

E13Rosalía

Feb 8, 2020

Thrill to an hour with Spanish singer, songwriter and dancer Rosalía. The Latin Grammy-winning Catalan native performs songs from her album “El Mal Querer.”

The Best of John Prine

E1The Best of John Prine

Oct 3, 2020

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.

Yola

E2Yola

Oct 10, 2020

Enjoy an hour featuring acclaimed British soul singer and songwriter Yola. The Bristol native performs tunes from her solo debut Walk Through Fire.

Stevie Ray Vaughan on Austin City Limits: 30 Years On

E3Stevie Ray Vaughan on Austin City Limits: 30 Years On

Oct 17, 2020

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."

Rufus Wainwright

E4Rufus Wainwright

Oct 24, 2020

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.

E5John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up!

Nov 7, 2020

E6White Denim / Jackie Venson

Nov 14, 2020

E7The Mavericks: En Espanol

Nov 21, 2020

Thrill to an hour featuring eclectic country rock band the Mavericks, performing hits and songs from their acclaimed all-Spanish album En Español.

E8Foo Fighters Rock Austin City Limits

Jan 9, 2021

Enjoy highlights from superstar rock band Foo Fighters’ 2009 and 2015 episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include “The Pretender” and “Best of You.”

The War and Treaty / Ruthie Foster

E9The War and Treaty / Ruthie Foster

Jan 16, 2021

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.

E10Ray Wylie Hubbard

Jan 23, 2021

Enjoy the roadhouse rock of legendary Texas songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. The veteran troubadour plays favorites and songs from his collaborative album Co-starring.

E11The Best of Spoon

Jan 30, 2021

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.”

E12Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver

Feb 6, 2021

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.”

E13Allen Toussaint: New Orleans Legend

Feb 13, 2021

Enjoy a vintage hour with New Orleans soul songwriter, producer and musician Allen Toussaint. Songs include “Southern Nights” and “St. James Infirmary.”

Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall

E1Miranda Lambert with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall

Oct 2, 2021

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.”

Jade Bird / Dayglow

E2Jade Bird / Dayglow

Oct 9, 2021

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.”

Jon Batiste

E3Jon Batiste

Oct 16, 2021

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.”

Sarah Jarosz / Billy Strings

E4Sarah Jarosz / Billy Strings

Oct 23, 2021

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.”

Brandy Clark / Charley Crockett

E5Brandy Clark / Charley Crockett

Oct 30, 2021

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.”

Leon Bridges / Khruangbin

E6Leon Bridges / Khruangbin

Nov 6, 2021

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.”

Jackson Browne

E7Jackson Browne

Nov 13, 2021

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.”

Brittany Howard

E8Brittany Howard

Nov 20, 2021

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.”

Olivia Rodrigo / Phoebe Bridgers

E9Olivia Rodrigo / Phoebe Bridgers

Dec 4, 2021

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.”

St. Vincent / Joy Olakokun

E10St. Vincent / Joy Olakokun

Jan 15, 2022

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.”

Duran Duran

E11Duran Duran

Jan 22, 2022

Revel in a performance from pop superstars Duran Duran. The British icons perform songs from their album “Future Past,” as well as greatest hits.

Terry Allen

E12Terry Allen

Jan 29, 2022

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.

The Best of Nanci Griffith

E13The Best of Nanci Griffith

Feb 12, 2022

Enjoy an hour of late Texas singer/songwriter legend Nanci Griffith's best Austin City Limits performances.

Brandi Carlile

E1Brandi Carlile

54m

Oct 1, 2022

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.”

Japanese Breakfast / Arlo Parks

E2Japanese Breakfast / Arlo Parks

54m

Oct 8, 2022

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.”

Sylvan Esso / Lucius

E3Sylvan Esso / Lucius

Oct 15, 2022

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.”

Allison Russell / The Weather Station

E4Allison Russell / The Weather Station

Oct 22, 2022

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.”

Parker McCollum / Robert Earl Keen

E5Parker McCollum / Robert Earl Keen

Oct 29, 2022

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.

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

E6Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

Nov 5, 2022

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.”

Cimafunk and The Tribe

E7Cimafunk and The Tribe

Nov 12, 2022

Enjoy 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.”

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Adia Victoria

E8Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Adia Victoria

54m

Jan 14, 2023

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.”

Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodélicos

E9Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodélicos

54m

Jan 21, 2023

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.

The War On Drugs

E10The War On Drugs

54m

Jan 28, 2023

Grammy-winning modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their acclaimed LP “I Don't Live Here Anymore.”

Pavement

E11Pavement

Feb 4, 2023

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.

Maren Morris

E12Maren Morris

Feb 11, 2023

Country superstar Maren Morris showcases gems from her Grammy-nominated album “Humble Quest” alongside chart-topping hits in a career-spanning hour.

Spoon

E13Spoon

Feb 18, 2023

One of modern rock’s premier bands, Spoon performs songs from their Grammy-nominated album “Lucifer On the Sofa” alongside fan favorites.

Rodrigo y Gabriela featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra

E1Rodrigo y Gabriela featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra

Oct 7, 2023

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.”

Jenny Lewis / MUNA

E2Jenny Lewis / MUNA

Oct 14, 2023

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.

Lil Yachty / Sudan Archives

E3Lil Yachty / Sudan Archives

Oct 21, 2023

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.”

Margo Price / Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

E4Margo Price / Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

Oct 28, 2023

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.”

Jorge Drexler

E5Jorge Drexler

Nov 4, 2023

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.”

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

E6Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

Nov 11, 2023

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.”

Foo Fighters

E7Foo Fighters

Nov 18, 2023

Rock & 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.”

Robert Glasper / DOMi and JD Beck

E8Robert Glasper / DOMi and JD Beck

Jan 20, 2024

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.”

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

E9Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo

Jan 27, 2024

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.”

Tanya Tucker / Brittney Spencer

E10Tanya Tucker / Brittney Spencer

Feb 3, 2024

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.”

Noah Kahan / Flor de Toloache

E11Noah Kahan / Flor de Toloache

Feb 10, 2024

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.”

Alanis Morissette

E12Alanis Morissette

Feb 17, 2024

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.”

Bonnie Raitt

E13Bonnie Raitt

Feb 24, 2024

Blues, 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.

Kacey Musgraves

E1Kacey Musgraves

53m

Sep 28, 2024

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.

Gary Clark Jr. / Black Pumas

E2Gary Clark Jr. / Black Pumas

54m

Oct 5, 2024

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.

Maggie Rogers / Gracie Abrams

E3Maggie Rogers / Gracie Abrams

53m10.0

Oct 12, 2024

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.

Jacob Collier / Nickel Creek

E4Jacob Collier / Nickel Creek

53m

Oct 19, 2024

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.

Brittany Howard

E5Brittany Howard

54m

Oct 26, 2024

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.

E6Jelly Roll / The War And Treaty

54m

Nov 2, 2024

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.

E7Wynonna

54m

Nov 9, 2024

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.

E8Juanes

54m

Nov 16, 2024

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.

E9Norah Jones / Hurray For The Riff Raff

53m

Jan 11, 2025

Norah Jones dazzles with new LP Visions and Hurray for the Riff Raff debuts latest project

E10The Avett Brothers

53m

Jan 18, 2025

The Avett Brothers perform gems from their first album in five years in a high-energy hour.

E11Mickey Guyton; Carin Leon

53m

Jan 25, 2025

Country artist Mickey Guyton performs hits and highlights from "House on Fire"; global Latin performer Carín León presents songs from "Boca Cueca Vol. 1."

E12Chris Stapleton

54m

Feb 1, 2025

Country performer Chris Stapleton delivers country-rock classics and tunes from "Higher."

E13Sturgill Simpson With Special Guest Johnny Blue Skies

53m

Feb 8, 2025

Grammy Award-winner Sturgill Simpson performs songs from "Passage Du Desir" under a new name, Johnny Blue Skies.

E1FINNEAS

53m

Oct 4, 2025

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.

E2The Marías

53m

Oct 11, 2025

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.

E3My Morning Jacket

53m

Oct 18, 2025

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.

E4Charley Crockett / Waxahatchee

53m

Oct 25, 2025

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."

E5Samara Joy

53m

Nov 1, 2025

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.

E6Austin City Limits Celebrates Antone's & The Blues

53m

Nov 8, 2025

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.

E7Kelsea Ballerini / CAM

53m

Nov 15, 2025

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."

E8Role Model / MJ Lenderman & The Wind

53m

Nov 22, 2025

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.

E9Jon Batiste

53m

Dec 13, 2025

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."

E10Reneé Rapp / Thee Sacred Souls

54m

Jan 17, 2026

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.

E11Marcus King Band / Wyatt Flores

53m

Jan 24, 2026

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.'

E12Queens of the Stone Age

53m

Jan 31, 2026

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.

E13Leon Thomas

53m

Feb 7, 2026

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.

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