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.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 2 episodes
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- 1S1 E1
1976 - 1981
Jan 1, 200163 min
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, Oct 04 1976); THE TEXAS PLAYBOYS: "San Antonio Rose" (ACL 304
- 2S1 E2
1981 - 1984
Jan 8, 200155 min
This collection highlights essential country hits and timeless standards performed live on Austin City Limits. Featured performances include THE BELLAMY BROTHERS: "Let Your Love Flow" and "If I Said You Have a Beautiful Body Would You Hold
- 3S1 E3
1984-1986
Jan 15, 200157 min
This collection features more legendary performances from the Austin City Limits archives, showcasing the hits that defined the mid-1980s. Featured performances include GLEN CAMPBELL: "Gentle on My Mind," "Wichita Lineman," and "Southern Ni
- 4S1 E4
1987-1988
Jan 22, 200155 min
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 Prison Blues," "Ring of Fire," "Sunday Morning Coming Down," a
- 5S1 E5
1988 - 1991
Jan 29, 200155 min
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 Naturally," "Together Again," and "Under Your Spell Again" with DWI
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Austin City Limits: Country?
- Austin City Limits: Country is not currently listed on a streaming service in the US. Use the country picker on the page to check other markets.
- How many seasons of Austin City Limits: Country are there?
- Austin City Limits: Country has 1 season and 2 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of Austin City Limits: Country?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of Austin City Limits: Country. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on January 29, 2001.
- Who stars in Austin City Limits: Country?
- Austin City Limits: Country stars Willie Nelson, The Texas Playboys, Pure Prairie League, Marty Robbins, Moe Bandy.