Austin City Limits: Country

Overview

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.

Cast

Willie Nelson

Self

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The Texas Playboys

Self

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Pure Prairie League

Marty Robbins

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Moe Bandy

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Joe Stampley

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Alabama

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Johnny Rodriguez

Charley Pride

Kris Kristofferson

Jerry Reed

N/A

Johnny Lee