Trio of live music legends close Austin City Limits season
While we wait to hear if we’ll have some form of in-person live music to enjoy this summer, there are still two new episodes in the 46th season of Austin City Limits. Both will air on MontanaPBS this month.
Next up is an episode featuring a pair of Texas icons: Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver. The Feb. 6th retrospective highlights these pioneers of Austin’s cosmic cowboy movement with selections from their many appearances on the show. The music world lost both performers in 2020, but their contributions to the music world are etched into history. The episode airs at 9:42pm.
The Feb. 13th season finale is of the most requested from the ACL archives. Allen Toussaint will perform iconic gems from his half-century spanning career. A legend to New Orleans and the greater music community, the performer closes season 46 with a memorable bang. The episode airs at 10:33pm.
Following the season-closer, a bonus encore episode will air on Feb. 20th when Willie Nelson visits the ACL stage. The Texan superstar and industry stalwart performs a set of his most beloved hits and selections from his 2018 album, My Way. The episode airs at 10:13pm.
Please note: check MontanaPBS listings in the case of schedule changes. Air dates and times subject to change.
The longest-running music series in American television history, Austin City Limits showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. In addition to being honored by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a rock n’ roll landmark, ACL is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation’s highest award for artistic excellence. A spinoff event, the annual Austin City Limits Festival has become a favorite for live music fans around the country. Learn more about the landmark series at www.acltv.com. •