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R&B Star Ari Lennox’s Austin City Limits Taping to Stream Live Worldwide

Austin City Limits is thrilled to announce a special worldwide livestream event featuring Grammy-nominated R&B star Ari Lennox making her highly anticipated ACL debut on Tuesday, June 9, performing highlights from her acclaimed album Vacancy. With Vacancy, Lennox continues to cement her status as one of R&B’s most distinctive voices, delivering what Pitchfork calls her “honey-sweet, grown-up R&B.”The outlet also hails her as “one of the most lauded names in contemporary R&B, beloved for her vulnerability, her playful humor, and her unencumbered sensuality.”

The full-set performance will be livestreamed worldwide on Tuesday, June 9, giving fans everywhere the chance to experience this singular artist’s taping in real time direct from  Austin, Texas. Fans around the world can tune in live and free on June 9 at YouTube.com/AustinCityLimitsTV or YouTube.com/AriLennox, beginning promptly at 9pm ET/8pm CT/6pm PT. The livestream will feature the complete performance as it happens and will be available exclusively during the live broadcast. An hourlong broadcast episode will premiere this fall on PBS and stream on the PBS App and at pbs.org/austincitylimits as part of Austin City Limits’  Season 52. Fans can follow ACLTV on IG, Facebook, X/Twitter and TikTok for updates and exclusive content. 

Ari Lennox is soul in its purest form—fearless, radiant, and singular. Hailing from Washington, D.C., the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has built a career defined by emotional honesty, vocal excellence, and unwavering artistic integrity. Her latest album, Vacancy, recorded over three years and executive produced by longtime collaborator Elite, marks a confident new chapter in her artistry. The project finds Lennox embracing growth and self-assurance, upping the emotional depth and perspective that have defined her work. She steps fully into her “Soft Girl Era,” not as a reinvention, but as a refinement. Lennox co-wrote every track on the album, further cementing her reputation as a gifted songwriter with a distinctive artistic voice. The Guardian hails Vacancy “the R&B sophisticate’s loosest and most fun outing yet,” raving, “Lennox balances jazz-soaked tradition with flashes of unruly humor and a surefire viral hit.” Known for her powerhouse live performances, Lennox has captivated audiences from major festival stages to her sold-out 2023 headlining tour, which moved nearly 90,000 tickets worldwide. Recent highlights include multiple sold-out nights alongside Robert Glasper during his Blue Note residency in Los Angeles, and a featured performance at EBONY’s star-studded 80th Anniversary Power 100 Gala. Lennox first captured global attention with her 2019 debut Shea Butter Baby, a modern R&B classic which produced the platinum-certified title track and “BMO,” along with Gold-certified fan favorites “Whipped Cream” and “Up Late.” The album earned her a Grammy nomination and honors from the Soul Train Awards and NAACP Image Awards, firmly establishing her as one of contemporary R&B’s most compelling voices. In 2021, she reached new heights with the chart-topping single “Pressure,” her first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Across each release—including her celebrated 2022 album age/sex/location—praised by Rolling Stone as an “R&B gem”—Lennox has distinguished herself as both a dynamic vocalist and a songwriter whose music resonates with clarity and truth.

A production of Austin PBS, Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history, providing viewers a front-row seat to unforgettable live performances for more than five decades. Recorded live at ACL’s studio home, ACL Live in Austin, Texas, the acclaimed series remains a cornerstone of public media, showcasing the finest in live music performance from across the musical spectrum.  Austin City Limits writes the next chapter in its remarkable 50+ year broadcast run with the upcoming Season 52.

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Austin City Limits Announces Summer Highlights: New Tapings with Sienna Spiro and Maggie Rose

Austin City Limits is thrilled to announce a pair of summer tapings showcasing two acclaimed rising talents. On July 15, ACL welcomes breakout artist Sienna Spiro for her highly anticipated series debut, previewing songs from her forthcoming debut album Visitor. On August 24, celebrated singer-songwriter Maggie Rose makes her long-awaited ACL debut with highlights from her upcoming release Half Moon.

A show-stopping vocal talent with an uncompromising artistic vision, Sienna Spiro transforms deeply personal emotion into something communal and cathartic. Since the fall 2025 release of her global breakout hit “Die On This Hill,” the 20-year-old London-born singer-songwriter has captivated audiences with soul-baring songs that explore love, loss and vulnerability, pairing her breathtaking voice with a sophisticated blend of soul and symphonic pop. Though Sienna has been making music since the age of 10, her arrival has been swift and undeniable. In just a matter of months, she sold out her first North American headline tour within seconds, earned a coveted BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice shortlist nomination, starred in a major Gap holiday campaign, and delivered a stunning performance of her Platinum-certified single “Die On This Hill” on “The Tonight Show.” Critical acclaim soon followed, with raves from Rolling Stone, LA Times, NYLON, V Magazine, and The New York Times, while Variety hailed her as “one of the greatest voices of her generation.” By early 2026, in a testament to the extraordinary power of her songcraft and voice, Sienna simultaneously landed three singles on the Billboard Hot 100 —”Die On This Hill,” “You Stole The Show” and “The Visitor”—all ahead of the release of her debut album. Out July 3rd via Capitol Records, Visitor is a striking opening statement exploring the fragility of life and love through lush orchestration, cinematic arrangements, and deeply emotional songwriting. The candid and elegantly crafted collection finds Sienna collaborating with an elite roster of producers and orchestral composers in legendary studios including Electric Lady in New York, Abbey Road in London, and Valentine Recording Studios in Los Angeles. Following the album’s release, Sienna will appear at a number of major festivals this summer and fall, including Lollapalooza, Newport Jazz Festival, All Things Go, Outside Lands and our namesake ACL Fest.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Maggie Rose’s highly anticipated new album Half Moon arrives August 14th. Produced by Lawrence Rothman (Amanda Shires, Margo Price) and Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves, Leon Bridges), the collection is a creative highpoint in Rose’s artistic evolution, pairing the confidence of a seasoned performer with a renewed sense of vulnerability and creative freedom. Written and recorded in collaboration with Rothman and Tashian, Half Moon emerged from a series of intimate writing sessions that yielded songs rich in emotional depth and musical texture. “We’d leave each session with these beautiful, fully conceived demos, and after a few songs it became apparent that something special was happening,” says Rose, who was eight months pregnant at the outset of the album’s creation.  Featuring lush string arrangements, warm horn sections, and Rose’s commanding vocals, the album reflects a newly expanded emotional landscape inspired in part by motherhood and personal transformation. “We’re in an extremely vulnerable time, so I hope this record gives people space to feel whatever they need to feel,” says Rose. “I hope it helps everyone be more gentle with themselves and reminds them that, just like the moon, we don’t need to shine full and bright all of the time to do what we’re meant to do.” After more than a decade honing her craft and building a devoted following, the Nashville-based artist has emerged as one of Americana’s most celebrated voices. Rose earned back-to-back GRAMMY nominations for her acclaimed 2024 album No One Gets Out Alive and her 2025 collaboration with Grace Potter, “Poison In My Well,” and received an Emerging Act of the Year nomination from the Americana Music Association in 2025. Rolling Stone named No One Gets Out Alive one of the 100 Best Albums of 2024, while Variety hailed Rose as “a queen among Nashville singers.” A dynamic live performer, Rose has shared stages with Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dave Matthews Band, My Morning Jacket, Heart, Melissa Etheridge and Molly Tuttle, among many others. A fixture of the Nashville music community, she has made more than 100 appearances on the Grand Ole Opry and hosts the acclaimed podcast Salute the Songbird, featuring candid conversations with some of her musical heroes.

Want to be part of the audience? Information on how to obtain free passes will be posted one week prior to each taping. Follow @acltv on IG, Facebook and X for updates. Broadcast episodes will air and stream on PBS as part of Austin City Limits’ upcoming Season 52; previous seasons are available to stream online anytime or on the free PBS App.

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ACL Season 52 Taping Pass Giveaway: Ari Lennox

*Giveaway Now Closed* Austin City Limits will tape a performance by Ari Lennox on Tuesday, June 9th at 8:00 pm at ACL Live at The Moody Theater (310 W. 2nd Street, Willie Nelson Blvd). Austin City Limits Taping Giveaways are presented by AXS Events.

Winners will be chosen at random and a photo ID will be required to pick up tickets. Winners will be notified via email. Duplicate entries for a single taping will be automatically voided. Tickets are not transferable and will be voided if sold. Standing may be required. No photography, recording or cell phone use in the studio. No cameras, computers or recording devices allowed in the venue. While we do our best to accommodate all winners, we cannot guarantee admission. These passes are based on space available therefore you will be filling in spots available on the floor or balcony depending on the tickets that are available when you arrive. Read our helpful Know Before You Go guide for more information.

Ari Lennox is soul in its purest form—fearless, radiant, and singular. Hailing from Washington, D.C., the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter has built a career defined by emotional honesty, vocal excellence, and unwavering artistic integrity. Her latest album, Vacancy, recorded over three years and executive produced by longtime collaborator Elite, marks a confident new chapter in her artistry. The project finds Lennox embracing growth and self-assurance, upping the emotional depth and perspective that have defined her work. She steps fully into her “Soft Girl Era,” not as a reinvention, but as a refinement. Lennox co-wrote every track on the album, further cementing her reputation as a gifted songwriter with a distinctive artistic voice. The Guardian hails Vacancy “the R&B sophisticate’s loosest and most fun outing yet,” raving, “Lennox balances jazz-soaked tradition with flashes of unruly humor and a surefire viral hit.” Known for her powerhouse live performances, Lennox has captivated audiences from major festival stages to her sold-out 2023 headlining tour, which moved nearly 90,000 tickets worldwide. Recent highlights include multiple sold-out nights alongside Robert Glasper during his Blue Note residency in Los Angeles, and a featured performance at EBONY’s star-studded 80th Anniversary Power 100 Gala. Lennox first captured global attention with her 2019 debut Shea Butter Baby, a modern R&B classic which produced the platinum-certified title track and “BMO,” along with Gold-certified fan favorites “Whipped Cream” and “Up Late.” The album earned her a Grammy nomination and honors from the Soul Train Awards and NAACP Image Awards, firmly establishing her as one of contemporary R&B’s most compelling voices. In 2021, she reached new heights with the chart-topping single “Pressure,” her first solo entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Across each release—including her celebrated 2022 album age/sex/location, praised by Rolling Stone as an “R&B gem”—Lennox has distinguished herself as both a dynamic vocalist and a songwriter whose music resonates with clarity and truth.

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S.G. Goodman’s Austin City Limits Taping to Stream Live Worldwide

Iconic television music series Austin City Limits is thrilled to present a worldwide livestream event featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter S.G. Goodman taking the stage on Tuesday, May 26 with highlights from her celebrated Planting By the Signs.

The full-set performance will be livestreamed worldwide on Tuesday, May 26, offering fans everywhere the chance to experience the American original’s taping direct from  Austin, Texas. Fans around the world can tune in live and free on May 26 at YouTube.com/AustinCityLimitsTV and beginning promptly at 9pm ET/8pm CT. The livestream will feature the complete concert in real time, available exclusively during the live broadcast. An hourlong broadcast episode will premiere on PBS this fall and stream on the PBS App and at pbs.org/austincitylimits as part of Austin City Limits’  Season 52. Follow ACLTV on IG, Facebook,X/Twitter and TikTok. 

S.G. Goodman recently announced (Re) Planting by the Signs, a deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed album Planting by the Signs (Slough Water Records / Thirty Tigers). The collection expands the original record with five additional tracks: a new intro based on Goodman’s live show; a homespun cover of the title track by Senora May and Tyler Childers; Dan Reeder’s whimsical take on “I’m in Love”; Goodman’s excellent cover of “Pepper” by the Butthole Surfers; and an electrifying new interpretation of “Heat Lightning.” 

Recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the original album finds the Kentucky-born artist exploring grief, love, and reconciliation through the lens of the ancient Appalachian tradition of planting by the signs. Composed of eleven songs, Planting by the Signs showcases Goodman’s singular voice and her signature blend of vulnerable folk music and punchy rock ‘n roll, layered with chiming guitars, ethereal atmospherics, and her DIY ethos. Goodman explores timeless traditions while offering a powerful reminder of humanity’s enduring connection to nature—and to one another.

Planting By the Signs has continued to garner accolades, appearing on Best-of lists at Rolling Stone, NPR, No Depression, and more. Pitchfork raves, “Goodman’s voice, once climbing into yelps, now sits chesty and grounded, its depth evoking early Lucinda Williams filtered through Cat Power’s Moon Pix.” “Snapping Turtle” was named one of NPR’s Best Songs of 2025. Goodman has had a steady slate of touring on the books for 2026, including a 24-stop run supporting Jesse Welles, as well as stops at Big Ears, Stagecoach, Kerrville Folk Fest, Wilco’s Solid Sound, ShoalsFest, ACL Fest, and more.  

A production of Austin PBS, Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history, offering viewers a front-row seat to unforgettable live performances for more than five decades. Recorded live at ACL’s studio home, ACL Live in Austin, Texas, the acclaimed series is a public media institution that continues to present quality live music performances from artists across the musical spectrum. 

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ACL Season 52 Taping Pass Giveaway: S.G. Goodman

*Update: Giveaway Now Closed* Austin City Limits will tape a performance by S.G. Goodman on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:00 pm at ACL Live at The Moody Theater (310 W. 2nd Street, Willie Nelson Blvd). Austin City Limits Taping Giveaways are presented by AXS Events.

Winners will be chosen at random and a photo ID will be required to pick up tickets. Winners will be notified via email. Duplicate entries for a single taping will be automatically voided. Tickets are not transferable and will be voided if sold. Standing may be required. No photography, recording or cell phone use in the studio. No cameras, computers or recording devices allowed in the venue. While we do our best to accommodate all winners, we cannot guarantee admission. These passes are based on space available therefore you will be filling in spots available on the floor or balcony depending on the tickets that are available when you arrive. Read our helpful Know Before You Go guide for more information.

S.G. Goodman returns from the Western Kentucky bottomlands with Planting by the Signs, her first release on her own Slough Water Records via Thirty Tigers. Recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, the album takes its name from an ancient farming tradition still practiced in parts of the South, where the position of the moon as it moves through the signs of the zodiac determines the best time to plant crops and tend the land. By early 2023, Goodman’s star was rising faster than at any point since the release of her 2020 solo debut, Old Time Feeling. Following an extensive post-pandemic run opening for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, she was named Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2023 Americana Honors & Awards. Her audience grew even wider when fellow Kentucky native Tyler Childers recorded a moving cover of her song “Space and Time” for his 2023 album Rustin’ in the Rain, introducing Goodman’s songwriting to a new generation of listeners. The concept for Planting by the Signs emerged from Goodman’s rural Kentucky upbringing and her rediscovery of the practice while reading the classic Appalachian guide Foxfire. She remembered lessons from childhood—that planting a garden, weaning a baby, or even getting a haircut are best timed in accordance with the cycles of the moon. In revisiting the tradition, Goodman found a framework that stood in stark contrast to the fast-paced, technology-driven culture surrounding her, offering a lens through which to reflect on connection, balance, and humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Personal loss also shaped the album’s creation. In a two-week span in 2023, Goodman lost her beloved dog and longtime friend Mike Harmon—a mentor and father figure referenced in her early song “Red Bird Morning.” The grief left her searching for grounding and ultimately led to a renewed creative partnership with longtime collaborator and guitarist Matthew Rowan. Goodman, Rowan, and co-producer Drew Vandenberg decamped to the historic Nutt House in Sheffield, Alabama, where they began recording the album in fall 2024. Composed of eleven songs shaped by love, loss and reconciliation, Planting by the Signs showcases Goodman’s singular voice and her signature blend of vulnerable folk music and punchy rock ‘n roll, layered with chiming guitars, ethereal atmospherics, and her DIY ethos. Goodman explores timeless traditions while offering a powerful reminder of humanity’s enduring connection to nature—and to one another.

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ACL Season 52 Taping Pass Giveaway: Ty Myers

*Update: Giveaway Closed* Austin City Limits will tape a performance by Ty Myers on Tuesday, May 19th at 8:00 pm at ACL Live at The Moody Theater (310 W. 2nd Street, Willie Nelson Blvd). Austin City Limits Taping Giveaways are presented by AXS Events.

Winners will be chosen at random and a photo ID will be required to pick up tickets. Winners will be notified via email. Duplicate entries for a single taping will be automatically voided. Tickets are not transferable and will be voided if sold. Standing may be required. No photography, recording or cell phone use in the studio. No cameras, computers or recording devices allowed in the venue. While we do our best to accommodate all winners, we cannot guarantee admission. These passes are based on space available therefore you will be filling in spots available on the floor or balcony depending on the tickets that are available when you arrive. Read our helpful Know Before You Go guide for more information.

Raised just outside Austin in Dripping Springs, local Ty Myers makes his Austin City Limits debut. Hailed “the next face of Country music” by Rolling Stone and “a generational talent” by No Depression, the singer-songwriter-guitarist is rapidly emerging as one of the genre’s most exciting new voices. Myers created a viral buzz with his debut, “Tie That Binds” in 2023, and his widely-acclaimed 2025 debut album The Select earned three RIAA certifications including his first Platinum hit with the radio single “Ends of the Earth.” His newly released sophomore album, Heavy On The Soul, channels the Southern rock, soul, and blues that shaped his musical foundation. Myers recorded the new album at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama—home to classic recordings by iconic artists including Aretha Franklin and Otis Redding. Eleven of the album’s seventeen songs are written solely by Myers, marking a next chapter for the young artist with standout tracks including “Message to You,” “Leaving Carolina,” “Through a Screen,” “Come On Over, Baby,” along with “Two Trains,” featuring Marcus King. With more than 1.4 billion global streams to date—boasting over 20 million global streams per week—Myers continues to build remarkable momentum. Myers has sparked heartthrob-level pandemonium on the road, generating enormous fan demand including the sold-out 73-date The Select Tour in 2025. He’s currently supporting Luke Combs on his stadium tour—and made his Stagecoach debut in April — following previous opening runs with artists including Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Old Dominion, Tim McGraw, and Willie Nelson. Having just turned 18, Myers launches his aptly named The Legal Tour this summer, a major headlining run beginning June 11. He has been featured in Rolling Stone, the Austin American-Statesman, and the Los Angeles Times, named Billboard’s Country Rookie of the Month and included on its prestigious 21 Under 21 all-genre list. Myers has also earned “Artist to Watch” recognition from GRAMMY.com, Vevo, Pandora, Spotify, and Apple Music, which named him its Country Riser of the Month.