Texas Grammy Award nominees: Beyoncé, Lizzo, Miranda Lambert, Willie Nelson, Maren Morris, Norah Jones, Post Malone, Kelly Clarkson, Black Pumas and others.
Austin City Limits aired for the first time on Jan. 2, 1975. A stripped-down take on the musical variety show,
ACL shed that glamour, glitz and cheeky comedy of the 1960s musical television offerings. Originally intended to promote the artists and music of Texas, the show has now become a major platform for artists of all genres and locations, solidifying Austin as a musical mecca in its own right.
From its first show which featured Austin s own outlaw country star Willie Nelson
Austin City Limits hasn t worried about appeasing traditionalists with its selection of stars and performers. In its 40-plus years on air,