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Austin City Limits: Country
TV ShowReturning Series

Austin City Limits: Country

2001
1 season
2 episodes
Documentary

Austin City Limits Country (1976–1991) celebrates the golden era of the longest-running music series in television history. This collection captures the evolution of country music on the iconic Austin stage, spanning from the trailblazing Outlaw movement of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings to the high-energy "New Traditionalist" explosion of Garth Brooks and George Strait. Featuring legendary performances from Hall of Famers like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Charley Pride alongside the genre-defining hits of the 1980s, these programs showcase the authentic songwriting and world-class musicianship that turned a local Texas show into a global cultural institution.

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Cast

Willie Nelson

T

The Texas Playboys

P

Pure Prairie League

Marty Robbins

M

Moe Bandy

J

Joe Stampley

A

Alabama

J

Johnny Rodriguez

Charley Pride

Kris Kristofferson

Jerry Reed

J

Johnny Lee

Seasons

  • Ep 1

    1.1976 - 1981

    01-01-200163m

    This retrospective features classic performances from the Austin City Limits stage. Included are WILLIE NELSON: "Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain" and "Red Headed Stranger" (ACL 201, O...

  • Ep 2

    2.1981 - 1984

    08-01-200155m

    This collection highlights essential country hits and timeless standards performed live on Austin City Limits. Featured performances include THE BELLAMY BROTHERS: "Let Your Love Fl...

  • Ep 3

    3.1984-1986

    15-01-200157m

    This collection features more legendary performances from the Austin City Limits archives, showcasing the hits that defined the mid-1980s. Featured performances include GLEN CAMPBE...

  • Ep 4

    4.1987-1988

    22-01-200155m

    This installment presents a powerful lineup of chart-topping hits and iconic collaborations from the Austin City Limits stage. Featured performances include JOHNNY CASH: "Folsom Pr...

  • Ep 5

    5.1988 - 1991

    29-01-200155m

    This collection captures a transition of eras on the Austin City Limits stage, pairing rockabilly and outlaw legends with early 1990s superstars. Featured: BUCK OWENS: "Act Natural...

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