50 years. That’s how long the longest-running American music show “Austin City Limits” has been entertaining folks all around the globe.
The show, which debuted with a performance from none other than Willie Nelson in 1974, will celebrate its semi-centennial with a special two-hour broadcast from 8 to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 4.
Austinites and actors Jared and Genevieve Padalecki will host the program, which will feature archive clips from “Austin City Limits” alumni like Nelson, Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, Townes Van Zandt, and The Chicks, plus more modern performances like Kacey Musgraves, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Noah Kahan, and Jelly Roll.
The special will also include collaborative sets like Billy Strings with Sierra Hull, Gary Clark Jr. with Eve Monsees, and Shawn Colvin with Lyle Lovett.
