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Austin City Limits - Episode Guide

Season 1

Willie Nelson

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Oct 17, 1974

Willie Nelson

October 17, 1974, Willie Nelson recorded the original pilot episode of Austin City Limits. At the time no one could have predicted that the fledgling music show from Austin, Texas, would still be delivering great performances decades later. To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the first taping, Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell has declared October 17 "Austin City Limits Day." The date recognizes the show's very first taping, which took place on October 17, 1974 and featured the iconic Willie Nelson.

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Season 8

B.B. King

Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Feb 11, 1983

B.B. King

B.B. King personified blues music for the whole world...He was larger than life, but a gentle man with a kind soul and big heart. His ACL performance ranks as one of my personal favorites, and I was never more proud than when he somehow slipped ‘Austin City Limits' into the lyric of his classic rendition of Willie Nelson's ‘Night Life.' We've lost a giant.

Season 9

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble / The Fabulous Thunderbirds

Episode: 9x13 | Airdate: Feb 3, 1984

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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.

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Season 13

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band / New Grass Revival

Episode: 13x04 | Airdate: Apr 2, 1988

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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has spent 19 years in the music business building a reputation as high-energy performers. Next, the New Grass Revival takes traditional bluegrass instruments and uses them to make a wide variety of music.

Season 14

Emmylou Harris / Nanci Griffith

Episode: 14x05 | Airdate: Feb 25, 1989

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Two of country's most respected female songwriters entertain the Austin audience. Emmylou Harris has been wowing audiences for years with her sincere and touching lyrics. Nanci Griffith is the "queen of folkabilly" and an Austin favorite.

Dwight Yoakam / Patty Loveless

Episode: 14x07 | Airdate: Mar 10, 1989

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A hillbilly rebel, Dwight Yoakam has a unique Bakersfield sound. Legend Buck Owens joins with Flaco Jimenez to appear with Yoakam for "The Streets of Bakersfield." Next, Patty Loveless has the clear sure voice of her Kentucky bluegrass roots.

Leonard Cohen

Episode: 14x11 | Airdate: Apr 4, 1989

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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

John Hiatt / Los Lobos

Episode: 14x14 | Airdate: Apr 29, 1989

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John Hiatt brings his r&b infused rock with a country twist to the ACL stage. Los Lobos also appears with a performance that takes them back to their roots with an all Spanish album.

Season 15

Kathy Mattea / Tish Hinojosa

Episode: 15x04 | Airdate: Feb 10, 1990

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Kathy Mattea earned this year's Country Music Association's Female vocalist of the Year. In this episode, she hows off her powerful voice and songs. Texas singer/songwriter, Tish Hinojosa, uses her soft voice and complex melodies to play social relevant folk music.

Waylon Jennings

Episode: 15x05 | Airdate: Feb 17, 1990

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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.

John Denver / Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Episode: 15x07 | Airdate: Mar 3, 1990

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Country's Christian roots are celebrated with ACL's tribute show to the Country Music Association's Album of the Year, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken II."

Season 17

Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks / The Acoustic Warriors

Episode: 17x03 | Airdate: Feb 1, 1992

Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks / The Acoustic Warriors

ACL travels back in time to the 60s and 70s by reuniting Dan Hicks with his first band the Hot Licks, as well as showcasing his current ensemble, The Acoustic Warriors.

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Season 19

Songwriters Special

Episode: 19x09 | Airdate: Mar 12, 1994

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Three Texas natives known for their amazing vocals and powerful songwriting talents share the stage for a night of music and memories.

Season 20

Stevie Ray Vaughan: A Retrospective

Episode: 20x08 | Airdate: Mar 5, 1995

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

Season 21

Sagebrush Symphony

Episode: 21x12 | Airdate: May 1, 1996

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

Season 22

Wynonna

Episode: 22x01 | Airdate: Jan 25, 1997

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Season 23

Old '97s / Whiskeytown

Episode: 23x11 | Airdate: Aug 13, 1999

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Country group Old 97's performs songs from the album "Too Far to Care." Whiskeytown delivers ballads and country songs.

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Season 25

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Episode: 25x09 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2000

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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.

Songwriters Special with Emmylou Harris

Episode: 25x14 | Airdate: May 6, 2000

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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.

Season 26

Phish

Episode: 26x01 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2000

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Shelby Lynne / Toni Price

Episode: 26x03 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2000

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Sultry vocalist Shelby Lynne leads off, with talented blues diva Toni Price capping the hour.

Bruce Hornsby / Eric Johnson

Episode: 26x11 | Airdate: Feb 3, 2001

Bruce Hornsby / Eric Johnson

Bruce Hornsby: The Way It Is Sunflower Cat Rainbow's Cadillac Eric Johnson: Zenland Rain Spanish Castle Magic Nothing Can Keep Me from You

Dolly Parton with Nickel Creek

Episode: 26x18 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2001

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The one and only queen of country performs the music of her Appalachian upbringing, and young bluegrass sensations Nickel Creek showcase their soaring harmonies and instrumental virtuosity.

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Season 28

Bonnie Raitt and Special Guests

Episode: 28x01 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2002

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

Jackson Browne

Episode: 28x07 | Airdate: Nov 16, 2002

Jackson Browne

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

Beck

Episode: 28x10 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2003

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

Season 29

Steve Winwood

Episode: 29x01 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2003

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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.

Susan Tedeschi / Ruthie Foster

Episode: 29x02 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2003

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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.

Vince Gill

Episode: 29x03 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2003

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Keith Urban / Rodney Crowell

Episode: 29x10 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2004

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

Guster / Los Lonely Boys

Episode: 29x11 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2004

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

Ben Harper

Episode: 29x12 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2004

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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.

Roy Orbison

Episode: 29x14 | Airdate: Jun 1, 2004

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The legendary Roy Orbison, whose career spans four decades, performs his greatest hits ``Working for the Man'' and ``Cryin'.''

Season 30

Damien Rice / Patty Griffin

Episode: 30x03 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2004

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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.

Michael McDonald / Joss Stone

Episode: 30x04 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2004

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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.

Lyle Lovett / Jamie Cullum

Episode: 30x05 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2004

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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.

Polyphonic Spree / Ozomatli

Episode: 30x07 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2004

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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.

The Flaming Lips / The Shins

Episode: 30x09 | Airdate: Dec 18, 2004

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

Wilco / Bright Eyes

Episode: 30x10 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2005

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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.

Modest Mouse / Guided by Voices

Episode: 30x12 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2005

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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.

Pixies

Episode: 30x13 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2005

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Season 31

Etta James

Episode: 31x03 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2005

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Coldplay

Episode: 31x08 | Airdate: Dec 17, 2005

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Season 32

Ray Davies

Episode: 32x01 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2006

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Juanes

Episode: 32x03 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2006

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Season 33

Wilco

Episode: 33x05 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2007

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John Mayer

Episode: 33x08 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2007

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Season 34

R.E.M.

Episode: 34x01 | Airdate: May 24, 2008

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Manu Chao

Episode: 34x10 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2009

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Season 35

Elvis Costello / Band of Heathens

Episode: 35x06 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2009

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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).

Pearl Jam

Episode: 35x08 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2009

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Mos Def / K'naan

Episode: 35x10 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2010

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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

Episode: 35x11 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2010

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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

Episode: 35x12 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2010

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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

Episode: 35x13 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2010

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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.

Season 36

Spoon

Episode: 36x02 | Airdate: Oct 9, 2010

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Season 37

Tom Waits

Episode: 37x08 | Airdate: Dec 24, 2011

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Arcade Fire

Episode: 37x11 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2012

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Alternative rock superstars Arcade Fire perform hits and tunes from their Grammy-winning LP The Suburbs.

Fleet Foxes / Joanna Newsom

Episode: 37x12 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2012

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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 acid folk.

Florence + The Machine / Lykke Li

Episode: 37x13 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2012

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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

Episode: 37x14 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2012

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Modern rock band Wilco returns to AUSTIN CITY LIMITS with tunes from its LP The Whole Love.

Coldplay

Episode: 37x15 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2012

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Grammy-winners Coldplay perform selections from their newest LP, Mylo Xyloto.

Season 38

Radiohead

Episode: 38x01 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2012

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Bon Iver

Episode: 38x02 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2012

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Hear Grammy-winning Bon Iver perform material from its second album.

Jack White

Episode: 38x06 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2013

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Enjoy a solo performance by Jack White, leader of the White Stripes.

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Episode: 38x07 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2013

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Hear a unique fusion of flamenco, jazz and rock from Mexican guitarists Rodrigo and Gabriela.

Bob Mould / Delta Spirit

Episode: 38x09 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2013

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Enjoy alternative rock with punk veteran Bob Mould and young bucks Delta Spirit.

Tim McGraw

Episode: 38x10 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2013

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Delight in a full hour of hits and new songs from country superstar Tim McGraw.

Season 39

Juanes / Jesse & Joy

Episode: 39x01 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2013

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Join Colombian superstar Juanes and Grammy-winning siblings Jesse & Joy for the best in Latin music.

Phoenix

Episode: 39x02 | Airdate: Oct 12, 2013

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Enjoy a performance by the French band Phoenix.

Season 40

Beck

Episode: 40x01 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2014

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Tweedy

Episode: 40x04 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2014

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2014 Hall of Fame

Episode: 40x14 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2015

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Highlights from the first annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame presentation. Performers include Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris, Buddy Guy and Double Trouble.

Season 41

2015 Hall of Fame Special

Episode: 41x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2015

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The 2015 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors Loretta Lynn, Asleep at the Wheel, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Flaco Jiménez.

Cassandra Wilson

Episode: 41x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2015

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Singer Cassandra Wilson pays tribute to Billie Holiday; songs include ``Strange Fruit,'' ``Don't Explain'' and ``Good Morning Headache.''

Sturgill Simpson / Asleep at the Wheel

Episode: 41x03 | Airdate: Oct 17, 2015

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Sturgill Simpson performs songs from ``Metamodern Sounds in Country Music''; Asleep at the Wheel performs western swing classics.

Don Henley

Episode: 41x04 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2015

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Don Henley presents music from his first solo album in 15 years, ``Cass County.''

Gary Clark Jr. / Courtney Barnett

Episode: 41x05 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2015

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Modern rock, blues and soul with guitarist Gary Clark Jr.; Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett.

James Taylor

Episode: 41x07 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2015

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Singer-songwriter James Taylor performs fan favorites as well as selections from "Before This World".

Americana Music Festival 2015

Episode: S41 Special | Airdate: Nov 21, 2015

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Performances from the Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony include Don Henley, Lucinda Williams, Robert Randolph, Buffy Saint-Marie, and The Mavericks.

Alabama Shakes / Vintage Trouble

Episode: 41x08 | Airdate: Jan 2, 2016

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Alabama Shakes performs songs from "Sound and Vision", Vintage Trouble's performance includes songs from "1 Hopeful Road".

Kendrick Lamar

Episode: 41x09 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2016

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Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop artist Kendrick Lamar performs songs from "To Pimp a Butterfly".

Ryan Adams / Shakey Graves

Episode: 41x10 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2016

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Ryan Adams performs an acoustic set of hits, Shakey Graves performs songs from "And the War Came".

Angelique Kidjo

Episode: 41x11 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2016

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African singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo performs with her four-piece band.

Sleater-Kinney / Heartless Bastards

Episode: 41x12 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2016

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Sleater-Kinney perform songs from "No Cities to Love", Heartless Bastards perform songs from "Restless Ones".

Season 42

Paul Simon

Episode: 42x02 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2016

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Savor a career-spanning set from legendary singer/songwriter Paul Simon.

James Bay / Rhiannon Giddens

Episode: 42x03 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2016

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Singer-songwriter James Bay performs songs from his debut, ``Chaos and the Calm''; North Carolina native Rhiannon Giddens presents songs from her solo debut ``Tomorrow Is My Turn.''

Robert Plant

Episode: 42x04 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2016

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British singer Robert Plant performs new songs and classics from Led Zeppelin.

Florence and the Machine / Andra Day

Episode: 42x05 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2016

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Modern rock and soul with Florence and the Machine; Andra Day performs songs from her debut ``Cheers to the Fall.''

Iggy Pop

Episode: 42x06 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2016

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Detroit native Iggy Pop performs classics and tunes from ``Post Pop Depression,'' accompanied by members of Queens of the Stone Age and Arctic Monkeys.

Natalia Lafourcade / Grupo Fantasma

Episode: 42x07 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2016

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Natalia Lafourcade performs songs from Grammy Award-winning album "Hasta la Ruiz''; Latin funk orchestra Grupo Fantasma.

My Morning Jacket / Ben Harper

Episode: 42x08 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2016

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Dig the best in modern rock with acclaimed artists My Morning Jacket and Ben Harper.

Americana Music Festival 2016

Episode: S42 Special | Airdate: Nov 19, 2016

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Enjoy the best performances from the 2016 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony.

Cyndi Lauper

Episode: 42x09 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2017

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Singer Cyndi Lauper presents a program of classics and country cover songs.

Margo Price / Hayes Carll

Episode: 42x10 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2017

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Country singers Margo Price and Hayes Carll sing songs from their albums, "Midwest Farmer's Daughter'' and "Lovers and Leavers.''

Band of Horses / Parker Millsap

Episode: 42x11 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2017

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Modern roots rock with Band of Horses; Parker Millsap performs songs from "The Very Last Day.''

Foals / Alejandro Escovedo

Episode: 42x13 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2017

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British band Foals perform songs from "What Went Down''; joined by R.E.M.'s Peter Buck, Alejandro Escovedo performs songs from "Burn Something Beautiful.''

Season 43

Ed Sheeran

Episode: 43x01 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2017

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The Pretenders

Episode: 43x02 | Airdate: Oct 14, 2017

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Enjoy a career-spanning set from legendary rock & roll band The Pretenders.

Miranda Lambert

Episode: 43x05 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2017

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Enjoy a show-stopping hour with country superstar Miranda Lambert in her third ACL appearance.

Dan Auerbach / Shinyribs

Episode: 43x12 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2018

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Enjoy modern pop and roots music from Akron's Dan Auerbach and Austin's Shinyribs.

Season 44

John Prine

Episode: 44x02 | Airdate: Oct 13, 2018

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Brandi Carlile

Episode: 44x04 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2018

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Enjoy an unforgettable hour with acclaimed singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile.

Miguel / Alessia Cara

Episode: 44x05 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2018

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Thrill to chart-topping R&B and pop with Grammy-winning standouts Miguel and Alessia Cara.

Residente

Episode: 44x10 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2019

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Join a musical world tour with Puerto Rican superstar Residente.

Season 45

Gary Clark Jr.

Episode: 45x01 | Airdate: Oct 5, 2019

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Thrill to an hour with Austin blues rock superstar Gary Clark Jr.

H.E.R.

Episode: 45x04 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2019

H.E.R.

Enjoy an unforgettable hour with 2019 Grammy Award-winning R&B sensation H.E.R.. The singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist plays tracks from her self-titled album and numerous EPs.

Rosalía

Episode: 45x13 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2020

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Season 46

The Best of John Prine

Episode: 46x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2020

The Best of John Prine

Savor an hour of stirring performances by singer/songwriter John Prine.

Yola

Episode: 46x02 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2020

Yola

Enjoy an hour with acclaimed soul singer/songwriter Yola.

Rufus Wainwright

Episode: 46x04 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2020

Rufus Wainwright

Enjoy an intimate hour with renowned singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright.

John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up!

Episode: 46x05 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2020

John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up!

Savor a special encore of protest soul classics from John Legend & the Roots' Grammy-winning LP Wake Up! Originally broadcast in 2011, the hour-long episode features "Wake Up Everybody," "Compared to What" and "Ordinary People."

Jackie Venson / Mavis Staples with Special Guest Bonnie Raitt

Episode: 46x06 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2020

Jackie Venson / Mavis Staples with Special Guest Bonnie Raitt

Enjoy innovative Austin rock & roll from Jackie Venson, plus a vintage 2012 performance from soul/gospel legend Mavis Staples and her friend Bonnie Raitt. Bluesy, soulful guitarist Venson plays songs from her record Vintage Machine, while Staples performs songs from across her long career. Blues rock star Raitt joins her for a couple of tunes.

The Mavericks: En Espanol

Episode: 46x07 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2020

The Mavericks: En Espanol

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

Ray Wylie Hubbard

Episode: 46x10 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2021

Ray Wylie Hubbard

Enjoy the roadhouse rock of legendary Texas songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard.

The Best of Spoon

Episode: 46x11 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2021

The Best of Spoon

Savor the best of Austin alternative rock band Spoon on Austin City Limits.

Season 47

Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram & Jon Randall: The Marfa Tapes

Episode: 47x01 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2021

Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram & Jon Randall: The Marfa Tapes

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."

Jon Batiste

Episode: 47x03 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2021

Jon Batiste

Rejoice in a high voltage hour with New Orleans-born R&B/jazz/gospel musician Jon Batiste. The Stephen Colbert bandleader performs songs from his album We Are, including "I Need You" and "Freedom."

Leon Bridges / Khruangbin

Episode: 47x06 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2021

Leon Bridges / Khruangbin

Enjoy Texas artists from across the musical spectrum with Leon Bridges and Khruangbin. Fort Worth native Bridges performs modern R&B tunes from his LP Gold-Diggers Sound. Houston trio Khruangbin plays worldbeat-tinged psych rock from its album Mordecai.

Olivia Rodrigo / Phoebe Bridgers

Episode: 47x09 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2021

Olivia Rodrigo / Phoebe Bridgers

Enjoy fresh perspectives in song from Olivia Rodrigo and Phoebe Bridgers. The chart-topping Rodrigo performs tunes from her bestselling debut Sour, while Bridgers sings songs from her critically acclaimed LP Punisher.

St. Vincent / Joy Olakokun

Episode: 47x10 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2022

St. Vincent / Joy Olakokun

Relish the distinctive sounds of songwriters and musicians 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

Episode: 47x11 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2022

Duran Duran

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

Terry Allen

Episode: 47x12 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2022

Terry Allen

Enjoy an hour with maverick Texas singer/songwriter and artist Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band. 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

Episode: 47x13 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2022

The Best of Nanci Griffith

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

Season 48

Brandi Carlile

Episode: 48x01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2022

Brandi Carlile

Celebrated Americana singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile raises the roof for a full hour of passionate and powerful songs from her acclaimed album In These Silent Days.

Japanese Breakfast / Arlo Parks

Episode: 48x02 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2022

Japanese Breakfast / Arlo Parks

Dreamy American pop act Japanese Breakfast and eclectic U.K. tunesmith Arlo Parks share an hour of heartfelt performances. Japanese Breakfast, AKA bestselling author Michelle Zauner, plays songs from her breakthrough album Jubilee. Parks performs songs from her Mercury Prize-winning album Collapsed in Sunbeams.

Sylvan Esso / Lucius

Episode: 48x03 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2022

Sylvan Esso / Lucius

Electro pop duo Sylvan Esso and wide-ranging indie rock band Lucius provide an entertaining hour of imaginative music. North Carolina's Sylvan Esso play songs from their new album No Rules Sandy, plus other favorites from their Grammy-nominated career. Acclaimed act Lucius perform tunes from their album Second Nature.

Allison Russell / The Weather Station

Episode: 48x04 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2022

Allison Russell / The Weather Station

Montreal-to-Nashville singer/songwriter Allison Russell and Toronto indie rock act The Weather Station offer an hour of intelligent, impassioned and acclaimed music. Russell performs numbers from her renowned album Outside Child, while the Weather Station, AKA songwriter Tamara Lindeman, plays tunes from the widely lauded LP Ignorance.

Parker McCollum / Robert Earl Keen

Episode: 48x05 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2022

Parker McCollum / Robert Earl Keen

Texas-bred singer/songwriters Parker McCollum and Robert Earl Keen bring the Lone Star State to musical life for a special hour. Rising country star McCollum plays tunes from his major label debut Gold Chain Cowboy. The legendary Keen performs songs from across his storied career in celebration of his upcoming retirement from the road.

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

Episode: 48x06 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2022

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band

Celebrated singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band, makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years, 12th of June.

Cimafunk and The Tribe

Episode: 48x07 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2022

Cimafunk and The Tribe

Cuban funk sensations Cimafunk and The Tribe wow in a must-see hour; the nine-piece powerhouse band makes a thrilling ACL debut with standouts from their soulful album El Alimento.

Season 49

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Adia Victoria

Episode: 49x01 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2023

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats / Adia Victoria

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Adia Victoria update soul and blues for a new generation on Austin City Limits. Rateliff and his band perform songs from their LP The Future. Victoria plays tunes from her Americana Music Awards Album of the Year nominated A Southern Gothic.

Boleros Psciodélos

Episode: 49x02 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2023

Boleros Psciodélos

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

Episode: 49x03 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2023

The War On Drugs

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

Pavement

Episode: 49x04 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2023

Pavement

Legendary alternative rock pioneers Pavement deliver modern rock highlights in a career-spanning hour. The veteran California band mark their thirtieth anniversary with a rare television performance.

Maren Morris

Episode: 49x05 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2023

Maren Morris

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

Spoon

Episode: 49x06 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2023

Spoon

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

Season 50

Season 51

Specials

Hall of Fame New Year's Eve

Episode: S42 Special | Airdate: Dec 31, 2016

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Bonnie Raitt, B.B. King and Kris Kristofferson are inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame; performers include Willie Nelson, Rodney Crowell, ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons and more; hosts Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally.

Hall of Fame New Year's Eve

Episode: S43 Special | Airdate: Dec 30, 2017

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Watch as Roy Orbison, Rosanne Cash and the Neville Brothers are inducted into the Hall of Fame.

6th Annual Hall of Fame Honors

Episode: S45 Special | Airdate: Dec 28, 2019

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Celebrate the 2019 ACL Hall of Fame inductees; Shawn Colvin, Buddy Guy and Lyle Lovett are honored.

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