Cast and Crew of Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

"Austin City Limits" (ACL) has earned its place in television history as the longest-running music series in the United States. Since its inception, the show has become a beloved platform for musicians to share their art, pushing the boundaries of genre and celebrating the rich tapestry of American music. With each episode, viewers are treated to unforgettable performances by an eclectic mix of artists, from legendary icons to groundbreaking newcomers, all of whom contribute to the vibrancy of the series.

The show’s enduring success can be attributed to its commitment to showcasing a diverse array of musical talent. Notable figures like Guy Clark and Nanci Griffith have graced the stage, performing their signature songs and sharing intimate moments with their fans. The program has not only presented celebrated musicians but has also provided a launchpad for up-and-coming artists to gain visibility in the competitive music industry. Each episode serves as a testament to the power of music to unite audiences across various backgrounds and generations.

Over the years, "Austin City Limits" has become synonymous with the spirit of creativity and artistic expression, helping to solidify Austin, Texas, as the "Live Music Capital of the World." The show's unique format allows for a blend of storytelling and musical performance, drawing viewers into the personal histories of the artists featured on the program. Whether it’s a soulful ballad or a high-energy rock anthem, ACL continues to resonate with audiences, preserving the legacies of the greats while nurturing the next wave of musical talents. Each episode not only entertains but also educates viewers on the ever-evolving landscape of music.

Main Cast of Austin City Limits

Guy Clark as Self

Guy Clark

as Self (4 episodes)
Nanci Griffith as Self

Nanci Griffith

as Self (4 episodes)
Lyle Lovett as Self

Lyle Lovett

as Self (5 episodes)
John Prine as Self

John Prine

as Self (4 episodes)
Willie Nelson as Self

Willie Nelson

as Self (7 episodes)

Willie Hugh Nelson (born April 30, 1933) is an American country singer-songwriter, author, poet, actor, and activist....

Emmylou Harris as Self

Emmylou Harris

as Self (4 episodes)

Secondary Cast of Austin City Limits

Tracy Nelson

as Self (2 episodes)

Marcia Ball

as Self (2 episodes)

Charlie Robison

as Self (2 episodes)
Jonny Lang as Self

Jonny Lang

as Self (2 episodes)
Brad Paisley as Self

Brad Paisley

as Self (2 episodes)

Bradly Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Starting with his ...

John Hiatt as Self

John Hiatt

as Self (2 episodes)

Junior Brown

as Self (2 episodes)
Garth Brooks as Self

Garth Brooks

as Self (2 episodes)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Troyal Garth Brooks (born February 7, 1962), best known as Garth Brooks, is a...

Patty Loveless

as Herself (2 episodes)
Michael Stipe as Self

Michael Stipe

as Self (2 episodes)

John Michael Stipe (born January 4, 1960) is an American singer-songwriter and artist, best known as the lead singer ...

Rusty Wier

as Self (2 episodes)
Charlie Daniels as Self

Charlie Daniels

as Self (1 episode)
Michael McDonald as Self

Michael McDonald

as Self (1 episode)

Joe Nichols

as Self (1 episode)
Paolo Nutini as Self

Paolo Nutini

as Self (1 episode)
Manu Chao as Self

Manu Chao

as Self (1 episode)

Mary Chapin Carpenter

as Self (1 episode)

Bobby Bland

as Self (1 episode)
Leon Russell as Self

Leon Russell

as Self (1 episode)
Jakob Dylan as Self

Jakob Dylan

as Self (1 episode)
Jason Mraz as Self

Jason Mraz

as Self (1 episode)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jason Thomas Mraz (born June 23, 1977) is an American singer-songwriter, born...

Juanes as Self

Juanes

as Self (1 episode)
Jimmy Buffett as Self

Jimmy Buffett

as Self (1 episode)

Delbert McClinton

as Self (3 episodes)
Jewel as Self

Jewel

as Self (1 episode)

Jewel Kilcher, professionally known as Jewel, is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, actress, and poet. She has...

Trisha Yearwood as Self

Trisha Yearwood

as Self (1 episode)

Trisha Yearwood was born on September 19, 1964 and is currently 60 years old.

Jamie Cullum as Self

Jamie Cullum

as Self (1 episode)
Ray LaMontagne as Self

Ray LaMontagne

as Self (1 episode)
Tift Merritt as Self

Tift Merritt

as Self (1 episode)
Gretchen Wilson as Self

Gretchen Wilson

as Self (1 episode)

Pinetop Perkins

as Self (1 episode)
Béla Fleck as Self

Béla Fleck

as Self (1 episode)
Clint Black as Self

Clint Black

as Self (1 episode)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Clint Patrick Black (born February 4, 1962) is an American country music singe...

Joe Cocker as Self

Joe Cocker

as Self (1 episode)
Sheryl Crow as Self

Sheryl Crow

as Self (1 episode)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Sheryl Suzanne Crow (born February 11, 1962) is an American singer-songwriter...

John Fogerty as Self

John Fogerty

as Self (1 episode)
Ray Price as Self

Ray Price

as Self (1 episode)
David Byrne as Self

David Byrne

as Self (1 episode)

David Byrne (born May 14, 1952) is a Scottish-born musician most associated with his role as a founding member and pr...

Richard Thompson as Self

Richard Thompson

as Self (1 episode)
Nick Lowe as Self

Nick Lowe

as Self (1 episode)
Cat Power as Self

Cat Power

as Self (1 episode)
Natalie Merchant as Self

Natalie Merchant

as Self (1 episode)

Clifton Chenier

as Self (1 episode)
Steven Fromholz as Self

Steven Fromholz

as Self (1 episode)
Deana Carter as Self

Deana Carter

as Self (1 episode)
Martina McBride as Self

Martina McBride

as Self (1 episode)

Martina McBride was born on July 29, 1966 in Sharon, Kansas, USA as Martina Mariea Schiff. She has been married to Jo...

Susan Ashton

as Self (1 episode)
Shelby Lynne as Self

Shelby Lynne

as Self (1 episode)

David Gray

as Self (1 episode)
Jack Johnson as Self

Jack Johnson

as Self (1 episode)
James Blunt as Self

James Blunt

as Self (1 episode)

Allison Moorer

as Self (1 episode)

Doyle Bramhall II

as Self (1 episode)
Sufjan Stevens as Self

Sufjan Stevens

as Self (1 episode)
Clay Walker as Self

Clay Walker

as Self (1 episode)

Kasey Chambers

as Self (1 episode)

Roy Buchanan

as Self (1 episode)

Kathleen Edwards

as Self (1 episode)
Duffy as Self

Duffy

as Self (1 episode)

Duffy is a Welsh singer-songwriter and actress.

Etta James as Self

Etta James

as Self (1 episode)

Etta James was born on January 25, 1938 and passed away 12 years ago at the age of 73 on January 20, 2012.

Lee Ann Womack as Self

Lee Ann Womack

as Self (1 episode)

Lee Ann Womack is an American country music singer and songwriter.

Van Morrison as Self

Van Morrison

as Self (1 episode)
KT Tunstall as Self

KT Tunstall

as Self (1 episode)
Kenny Rogers as Self

Kenny Rogers

as Self (1 episode)

B.W. Stevenson

as Self (1 episode)
Larry Gatlin as Self

Larry Gatlin

as Self (1 episode)
Tracy Chapman as Self

Tracy Chapman

as Self (1 episode)
Dave Alvin as Self

Dave Alvin

as Self (1 episode)
Damian Marley as Self

Damian Marley

as Self (1 episode)
Boz Scaggs as Self

Boz Scaggs

as Self (1 episode)
Ruth Brown as Self

Ruth Brown

as Self (1 episode)

Joe Ely

as Self (3 episodes)
Fats Domino as Self

Fats Domino

as Self (1 episode)
Ben Harper as Self

Ben Harper

as Self (1 episode)
Elvis Costello as Self

Elvis Costello

as Self (1 episode)

Referencing prodigies of rock lyricism may not bring Elvis Costello to mind for some, but he does deserve considerati...

Trey Anastasio as Self

Trey Anastasio

as Self (1 episode)

Ernest Joseph "Trey" Anastasio III is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and composer best known as the lead v...

Alison Krauss as Self

Alison Krauss

as Self (2 episodes)
John Mayer as Self

John Mayer

as Self (2 episodes)

John Clayton Mayer (born October 16, 1977) is an American musician. Raised in Fairfield, Connecticut, he attended Ber...

Vince Gill as Self

Vince Gill

as Self (3 episodes)

Vince Gill was born on April 12, 1957 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Mave...

Robert Earl Keen

as Self (2 episodes)
Dierks Bentley as Self

Dierks Bentley

as Self (1 episode)

Neko Case

as Self (1 episode)

Jessica Andrews

as Self (1 episode)

Kenneth C. 'Jethro' Burns

as Self (1 episode)

Augie Meyers

as Self (1 episode)

Willis Alan Ramsey

as Self (1 episode)

Ryan Adams

as Self (1 episode)

Bettye LaVette

as Self (1 episode)

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown

as Self (1 episode)
Lionel Hampton as Self

Lionel Hampton

as Self (1 episode)

Hank Thompson

as Self (1 episode)
Townes Van Zandt as Self

Townes Van Zandt

as Self (1 episode)
Trace Adkins as Self

Trace Adkins

as Self (1 episode)

Tracy Darrell "Trace" Adkins (born January 13, 1962) is an American country music artist. He made his debut in 1996 w...

Eliza Gilkyson

as Self (1 episode)

Chuck Prophet

as Self (1 episode)

Marty Stuart

as Self (1 episode)
Joss Stone as Self

Joss Stone

as Self (1 episode)

Jocelyn Eve Stoker, better known by her stage name Joss Stone, is an English soul singer-songwriter and actress. Ston...

Collin Raye

as Himself (1 episode)

Toni Price

as Self (1 episode)
Ben Folds as Self

Ben Folds

as Self (1 episode)
Corinne Bailey Rae as Self

Corinne Bailey Rae

as Self (1 episode)
Robert Cray as Self

Robert Cray

as Self (1 episode)
Carrie Rodriguez as Self

Carrie Rodriguez

as Self (1 episode)
Billy Bragg as Self

Billy Bragg

as Self (1 episode)
Loudon Wainwright III as Self

Loudon Wainwright III

as Self (1 episode)
Mike Mills as Self

Mike Mills

as Self (1 episode)

Kim Wilson

as Self (1 episode)
Irma Thomas as Self

Irma Thomas

as Self (1 episode)

Steve Goodman

as Self (1 episode)
Lisa Hartman as Self

Lisa Hartman

as Self (1 episode)
Charlie Louvin as Self

Charlie Louvin

as Self (1 episode)
Peter Buck as Self

Peter Buck

as Self (1 episode)
Freddy Fender as Self

Freddy Fender

as Self (1 episode)
Pam Tillis as Self

Pam Tillis

as Self (1 episode)
Earl Scruggs as Self

Earl Scruggs

as Self (2 episodes)

Tish Hinojosa

as Self (1 episode)

Chris Smither

as Self (1 episode)

William Rieflin

as Self (1 episode)

Lou Ann Barton

as Self (1 episode)

Scott McCaughey

as Self (1 episode)

Scott Lewis McCaughey is an American singer and songwriter and the leader of the Seattle and Portland-based bands The...

Rick Treviño

as Self (1 episode)

Bill Berry

as Self (1 episode)

Cesar Rosas

as Self (1 episode)
Nanci Griffith as Self (archive footage)

Nanci Griffith

as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)

David Hidalgo

as Self (1 episode)

Teddy Thompson

as Self (1 episode)
Doug Sahm as Self

Doug Sahm

as Self (1 episode)
Esperanza Spalding as Self

Esperanza Spalding

as Self (1 episode)
Steve Winwood as Self

Steve Winwood

as Self (1 episode)
Don Henley as Self

Don Henley

as Self (2 episodes)
Sturgill Simpson as Self

Sturgill Simpson

as Self (1 episode)

Cassandra Wilson

as Self (1 episode)

Gillian Welch

as Self (1 episode)
Dwight Yoakam as Self

Dwight Yoakam

as Self (1 episode)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dwight David Yoakam (born October 23, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter,...

Courtney Barnett as Self

Courtney Barnett

as Self (1 episode)
James Taylor as Self

James Taylor

as Self (1 episode)

James Taylor was born on March 12, 1948 and is currently 76 years old.

Robert Randolph

as Self (1 episode)
Buffy Sainte-Marie as Self

Buffy Sainte-Marie

as Self (1 episode)
Jeff Tweedy as Self

Jeff Tweedy

as Self (1 episode)

Jeff Tweedy was born on August 25, 1967 and is currently 57 years old.

Beck as Self

Beck

as Self (1 episode)
Sam Smith as Self

Sam Smith

as Self (1 episode)
Anderson East as Self

Anderson East

as Self (1 episode)
Brandi Carlile as Self

Brandi Carlile

as Self (1 episode)
Miguel as Self

Miguel

as Self (1 episode)
Alessia Cara as Self

Alessia Cara

as Self (1 episode)
Kacey Musgraves as Self

Kacey Musgraves

as Self (1 episode)
Lukas Nelson as Self

Lukas Nelson

as Self (1 episode)
Janelle Monáe as Self

Janelle Monáe

as Self (1 episode)

Philip Towns

as Self - Keyboards for Anderson East (1 episode)

Nate Heffon

as Self - Saxophone for Anderson East (1 episode)

Darren Dodd

as Self - Drums for Anderson East (1 episode)
Whitney Coleman as Self - Background Vocals for Anderson East

Whitney Coleman

as Self - Background Vocals for Anderson East (1 episode)

Stuntwoman, daughter of Doug Coleman and Eliza Coleman.

Kristen Rogers

as Self - Background Vocals for Anderson East (1 episode)

Kristin Wilkinson

as Self - Viola for Anderson East (1 episode)

Kevin Terry

as Self - Cello for Anderson East (1 episode)

Brendan Grieve

as Self - Bass for Sam Smith (1 episode)

Reuben James

as Self - Piano for Sam Smith (1 episode)

Lewis Allen

as Self - Guitar for Sam Smith (1 episode)

Jonathan Hamilton

as Self - Drums for Sam Smith (1 episode)

Lucy Jules

as Self - Background Vocals for Sam Smith (1 episode)

Kristin Brooks

as Self - Background Vocals for Sam Smith (1 episode)

Ladonna Marie

as Self - Background Vocals for Sam Smith (1 episode)

Paddy Union

as Self - Background Vocals for Sam Smith (1 episode)

Harry Robinson

as Self - Background Vocals for Sam Smith (1 episode)
Residente as Self

Residente

as Self (1 episode)
Trombone Shorty as Self

Trombone Shorty

as Self (1 episode)

Troy Michael Andrews was a 4-year-old boy when he first-handed a trombone. That young player emulated the musicians h...

Khalid as Self

Khalid

as Self (1 episode)

John Hammond

as Himself (1 episode)
Mac DeMarco as Self

Mac DeMarco

as Self (1 episode)
Johnny Rodriguez as Self

Johnny Rodriguez

as Self (1 episode)
Gary Clark Jr. as Self

Gary Clark Jr.

as Self (2 episodes)
Maggie Rogers as Self

Maggie Rogers

as Self (1 episode)

Kelley Looney

as Self (1 episode)

Chris Masterson

as Self (1 episode)

Eleanor Whitmore

as Self (1 episode)

Ricky Ray Jackson

as Self (1 episode)

Brad Pemberton

as Self (1 episode)
H.E.R. as Self

H.E.R.

as Self (1 episode)

Gabriella Wilson, better known professionally as H.E.R. (pronounced "her", a backronym for Having Everything Revealed...

David Shaw

as Self (1 episode)
Buddy Miller as Self

Buddy Miller

as Self (1 episode)
Loretta Lynn as Self

Loretta Lynn

as Self (2 episodes)

Jim Lauderdale

as Self (2 episodes)
Rodney Crowell as Self

Rodney Crowell

as Self (2 episodes)

Flaco Jiménez

as Self (3 episodes)
Kane Brown as Self

Kane Brown

as Self (1 episode)
Lucinda Williams as Self

Lucinda Williams

as Self (3 episodes)

Colter Wall

as Self (1 episode)
Rosanne Cash as Self

Rosanne Cash

as Self (2 episodes)
Taj Mahal as Self

Taj Mahal

as Self (1 episode)
Robert Plant as Self

Robert Plant

as Self (1 episode)
JD Souther as Self

JD Souther

as Self (1 episode)
Don Was as Self

Don Was

as Self (1 episode)
Joachim Cooder as Self

Joachim Cooder

as Self (1 episode)

Jimmie Vaughan

as Self (3 episodes)
Lucy Dacus as Self

Lucy Dacus

as Self (1 episode)
Sharon Van Etten as Self

Sharon Van Etten

as Self (1 episode)
Mitski as Self

Mitski

as Self (1 episode)

Mitski Miyawaki (born Mitsuki Laycock; September 27, 1990), known mononymously as Mitski, is a Japanese-American sing...

Billie Eilish as Self

Billie Eilish

as Self (1 episode)
Jack White as Self

Jack White

as Self (1 episode)

John Anthony White (né Gillis; born July 9, 1975) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and produc...

Brendan Benson as Self

Brendan Benson

as Self (1 episode)
Eric Burton as Self

Eric Burton

as Self (1 episode)

Adrian Quesada

as Self (1 episode)
Bonnie Raitt as Self

Bonnie Raitt

as Self (2 episodes)
Rosalía as Self

Rosalía

as Self (1 episode)

Ray Wylie Hubbard

as Self (1 episode)
Billy Joe Shaver as Self

Billy Joe Shaver

as Self (1 episode)

Lucky Oceans

as Self (1 episode)

LeRoy Preston

as Self (1 episode)

Chris O'Connell

as Self (1 episode)

Floyd Domino

as Self (1 episode)

Tony Garnier

as Self (1 episode)
Bob Wills as Self

Bob Wills

as Self (1 episode)

Alvin Crow

as Self (1 episode)

Bobby Bridger

as Self (1 episode)

Greezy Wheels

as Self (1 episode)

Craig Calvert

as Self (1 episode)

Connie Mims

as Self (1 episode)

Jerry Jeff Walker

as Self (2 episodes)

Cris “Ezra” Idlet

as Self (1 episode)
Jon Batiste as Self

Jon Batiste

as Self (1 episode)

Jon Batiste was born on November 11, 1986 and is currently 38 years old.

Sarah Jarosz as Self

Sarah Jarosz

as Self (2 episodes)
Patty Griffin as Self

Patty Griffin

as Self (3 episodes)

Bob Russell

as Self (1 episode)
Billy Strings as Self

Billy Strings

as Self (1 episode)
John Prine as Self (archive footage)

John Prine

as Self (archive footage) (1 episode)

Valerie June

as Self (2 episodes)

Damian Hevia

as Self (1 episode)

Brandy Clark

as Self (1 episode)
Ry Cooder as Self

Ry Cooder

as Self (2 episodes)

Keith Grimwood

as Self (1 episode)
Charley Crockett as Self

Charley Crockett

as Self (1 episode)
Tom Waits as Self

Tom Waits

as Self (2 episodes)

Thomas Alan Waits (born December 7, 1949) is an American musician, composer, songwriter and actor. His lyrics often f...

Jason Isbell as Self

Jason Isbell

as Self (3 episodes)
Merle Haggard as Self

Merle Haggard

as Self (2 episodes)
Yola as Self

Yola

as Self (1 episode)
Leon Bridges as Self

Leon Bridges

as Self (1 episode)
Buddy Guy as Self

Buddy Guy

as Self (3 episodes)
Ed Sheeran as Self

Ed Sheeran

as Self (2 episodes)

Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE (/ˈʃɪərən/; born 17 February 1991) is an English singer, songwriter, guitarist, recor...

Ray Benson as Self

Ray Benson

as Self (2 episodes)
Norah Jones as Self

Norah Jones

as Self (1 episode)

Mark Speer

as Self (1 episode)
Steve Earle as Self

Steve Earle

as Self (2 episodes)
Angel Olsen as Self

Angel Olsen

as Self (1 episode)
Laura Lee as Self

Laura Lee

as Self (1 episode)
Jackson Browne as Self

Jackson Browne

as Self (2 episodes)

Browne was born October 9, 1948, in Heidelberg, Germany, where his father Clyde Jack Browne, an American serviceman, ...

Brittany Howard as Self

Brittany Howard

as Self (1 episode)
Miranda Lambert as Self

Miranda Lambert

as Self (3 episodes)

Miranda Leigh Lambert is an American country music singer and songwriter. In 2003, she finished in third place of the...

Jack Ingram

as Self (1 episode)

Jon Randall

as Self (1 episode)
Jade Bird as Self

Jade Bird

as Self (1 episode)
Olivia Rodrigo as Self

Olivia Rodrigo

as Self (1 episode)
Phoebe Bridgers as Self

Phoebe Bridgers

as Self (1 episode)

Terry Allen

as Self (1 episode)

Joy Olakokun

as Self (1 episode)

Hal Ketchum

as Self (1 episode)
St. Vincent as Self

St. Vincent

as Self (2 episodes)
Elizabeth Cotten as Self

Elizabeth Cotten

as Self (1 episode)

Susan Tedeschi

as Self (2 episodes)

Ruthie Foster

as Self (1 episode)
Donald Johnson Jr. as Self

Donald Johnson Jr.

as Self (1 episode)
Jorge Drexler as Self

Jorge Drexler

as Self (1 episode)
Margo Price as Self

Margo Price

as Self (1 episode)
Molly Tuttle as Self

Molly Tuttle

as Self (1 episode)

Shelby Means

as Self (1 episode)
Bronwyn Keith-Hynes as Self

Bronwyn Keith-Hynes

as Self (1 episode)

Kyle Tuttle

as Self (1 episode)

Dominick Leslie

as Self (1 episode)
Lil Yachty as Self

Lil Yachty

as Self (1 episode)
Jenny Lewis as Self

Jenny Lewis

as Self (1 episode)

Jenny Lewis (born January 8, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and actress. She was the lead singer a...

Jerry Douglas as Self

Jerry Douglas

as Self (1 episode)
Alanis Morissette as Self

Alanis Morissette

as Self (1 episode)

Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian-American musician, singer, songwriter and actress. Known for her emotive mezzo...

Noah Kahan as Self

Noah Kahan

as Self (1 episode)
Tanya Tucker as Self

Tanya Tucker

as Self (1 episode)

Brittney Spencer

as Self (1 episode)
Pat Benatar as Self

Pat Benatar

as Self (1 episode)
Neil Giraldo as Self

Neil Giraldo

as Self (1 episode)
Robert Glasper as Self

Robert Glasper

as Self (1 episode)
Dave Grohl as Self

Dave Grohl

as Self (1 episode)

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