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Billy Strings’ Exclusive Austin City Limits Season 52 Taping to Stream Live Worldwide

Post author By Lily Angelle
Post date June 28, 2026

Iconic television music series Austin City Limits (ACL) is thrilled to announce an exclusive worldwide livestream of Grammy-winning bluegrass superstar Billy Strings’ second headlining ACL taping on Thursday, July 2. The performance will showcase highlights from Highway Prayers, winner of the 2026 Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album, alongside fan favorites from throughout Billy Strings’ celebrated catalog.

For one night only, fans around the world can experience Billy Strings’ Austin City Limits Season 52 taping live from Austin, Texas. The exclusive livestream on July 2 features two full 60-minute sets with a 20-minute intermission, offering an extended evening of music rarely seen outside the ACL studio. Fans can tune in live and free at YouTube.com/AustinCityLimitsTV beginning promptly at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT. The livestream will feature the complete performance as it happens and will be available exclusively during the live broadcast.

The exclusive livestream offers fans an early look at Billy Strings’ Season 52 performance ahead of its hour-long broadcast premiere this fall on PBS. The episode will also stream on the PBS App and at pbs.org/austincitylimits as part of Austin City Limits’ expanded Season 52. Fans can follow ACLTV on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter and TikTok for updates and exclusive content.

Three-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Billy Strings returns to the ACL stage following another landmark year. His latest full-length album, Highway Prayers was named Best Bluegrass Album at the 2026 Grammy Awards, marking his second consecutive win in the category and third overall. Produced by Strings and Jon Brion (Fiona Apple, Mac Miller, Aimee Mann) and released via Reprise Records, the album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s all-genre Top Album Sales chart, the first bluegrass album to achieve the feat in more than two decades. The record has drawn widespread acclaim, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades” and Pitchfork praising, “the bluegrass wunderkind expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.”

Following Highway Prayers, Strings released an exclusive Apple Music Nashville Sessions EP featuring reworked songs from the record as well as the surprise collaborative album Live at the Legion with bluegrass virtuoso Bryan Sutton. Recorded live at Nashville’s American Legion Post 82, the project captures the duo performing 20 traditional bluegrass and folk songs, including new renditions of Bob Dylan’s “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright” and Doc Watson’s “Way Downtown.”

Born in Michigan and now based in Nashville, Strings has emerged as the genre’s new superstar, blending bluegrass traditions with influences from rock, jazz and psychedelia. Since his 2017 debut, he has received numerous accolades, including Best Bluegrass Album at the 63rd, 67th and 68th Grammy Awards, Artist of the Year at the 2022 and 2023 Americana Music Awards, Entertainer of the Year at the International Bluegrass Music Awards in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2025, and Pollstar Awards’ Breakthrough Artist of the Pandemic in 2021 and Best New Headliner in 2022.

An electrifying live performer, Strings is currently in the midst of an extensive headline arena tour throughout 2026 and will join Willie Nelson for his annual Fourth of July picnic. He made his ACL debut in Season 47 (2021), and returned for the series’ 50th Anniversary celebration in 2024.

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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ACL Season 52 Taping Pass Giveaway: Billy Strings

Post author By Lily Angelle
Post date June 26, 2026

Austin City Limits will tape a performance by Billy Strings on Thursday, July 2nd at 8 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.

ENTER TO WIN TAPING PASSES

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.

The record has drawn widespread acclaim, with GQ calling Strings “the hottest roots-music phenomenon in decades” and Pitchfork praising, “the bluegrass wunderkind expands his palette, exploring new textures and emotional registers while staying true to his beloved genre.”

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Hall of Fame News Ticket Giveaway

ACL Season 52 Taping Pass Giveaway: Austin City Limits 12th Annual Hall of Fame Honors Brandi Carlile

Post author By Lily Angelle
Post date June 25, 2026

Brandi Carlile and Special Guest Bonnie Raitt return to Austin City Limits for the 12th Annual ACL Hall of Fame Induction and Taping on July 1, 2026at 8 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.

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About Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile is an 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, producer, and performer, as well as an Oscar-nominated songwriter and two-time Emmy-winning composer, and was named one of Time magazine’s 2026 Women of the Year. Widely regarded as one of music’s most powerful and respected voices, she has released eight solo studio albums, including her 2025 release Returning To Myself, produced with Andrew Watt, Aaron Dessner, and Justin Vernon, which debuted in the Top Ten on the all-genre Billboard 200. Her 2026 Grammy-nominated collaboration with Elton John, Who Believes in Angels?, debuted at No. 1 in the U.K. and Top 10 in the U.S. A sought-after collaborator and producer, Carlile has contributed to Grammy-winning projects for Joni Mitchell, Brandy Clark and Tanya Tucker, and collaborated with artists including The Highwomen, Lucius, Alicia Keys, Hozier, Sam Smith, Noah Kahan, Jacob Collier, Pink, and Dolly Parton. A No. 1 New York Times bestselling author and founder of the Looking Out Foundation, she has raised more than $9 million for grassroots causes. Her global “The Human Tour” continues with dates across the U.S. and U.K./EU from August through October. She has headlined Austin City Limits three times, with standout appearances in 2010, 2018, and 2022.

About Bonnie Raitt

Bonnie Raitt is a 13-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose singular blend of blues, R&B, rock, and pop has defined a remarkable five-decade career. After establishing herself as a revered artist’s artist, she achieved global acclaim with her landmark albums Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw, featuring enduring classics including “Something to Talk About” and “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” A 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and 2024 Kennedy Center honoree, the slide guitar ace has been recognized by Rolling Stone as one of the greatest guitarists and singers of all time. She remains a vital creative force— her 2022 album Just Like That… topped multiple Billboard charts and earned countless accolades, and three 2023 Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year. Raitt is as known for her lifelong commitment to social activism as she is for her music. She continues to tour extensively worldwide and raises funds for a variety of non-profit organizations at nearly every concert. A cherished member of the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame, Raitt has graced the ACL stage across multiple decades, delivering performances that embody the spirit and soul of the series.

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Austin City Limits to Live Stream Celebrated Latin Grammy-Winning Artist Sebastián Yatra

Post author By Lily Angelle
Post date June 22, 2026

Austin City Limits is thrilled to announce a special worldwide livestream event featuring celebrated Colombian-American singer-songwriter Sebastián Yatra—a multiple Latin Grammy-winner and Grammy nominee—making his ACL debut on June 22, with global hits and songs from his acclaimed album Milagro.

The full-set performance will be livestreamed worldwide on Monday, June 22, 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 22 at YouTube.com/AustinCityLimitsTV, 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.

Few artists in contemporary Latin music balance global pop ambition with emotional intimacy as effortlessly as Sebastián Yatra. The Latin Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated Colombian-American singer-songwriter has become one of the defining voices of modern Latin pop, blending romantic balladry, reggaeton rhythms, and melodic storytelling into songs that resonate with audiences worldwide. With more than 40 billion global streams and a vast international following, Yatra has built a career marked by sincerity, versatility, and an instinct for timeless pop songwriting.

Born in Medellín and raised in Miami, Yatra broke through at just 19 with the 2013 hit “El Psicólogo,” quickly establishing himself as a rising star across Latin America. Global recognition soon followed with the smash single “Traicionera,” launching a string of hits and setting the stage for his 2018 debut album Mantra, which topped Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums chart and featured the acclaimed collaboration “Robarte un Beso” with Colombian icon Carlos Vives. His sophomore album Fantasía (2019) showcased Yatra’s gift for romantic pop songwriting and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album.

In 2022, Yatra reached new creative heights with Dharma, a chart-topping album featuring collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Rauw Alejandro, and Aitana. The project earned him two Latin Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Song for the global hit “Tacones Rojos.”

Yatra’s artistry has also extended beyond the recording studio. His performance of “Dos Oruguitas” from Disney blockbuster Encanto earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song and made history as Yatra performed the Spanish-language song live at the Oscars. In 2024, he expanded into acting with a celebrated turn as Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of Chicago. A charismatic and magnetic artist, Yatra has landed on the covers of international editions of Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, ELLE and Rolling Stone.

His fourth studio album Milagro (Miracle), delivered a trio of standouts—“Los Domingos,” “2AM,” and “La Pelirroja”—with each song designed to reflect a different emotional “miracle.” As an in-demand collaborator, Yatra continues to explore new musical terrain alongside acclaimed Latin artists in recent releases including, “Canción para Regresar,” “LA FKN VIBRA,” and “Cucaracheo,” reaffirming his place as one of Latin music’s most expansive and globally influential artists.

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Important Feature News Ticket Giveaway

ACL Season 52 Taping Pass Giveaway: Sebastián Yatra

Post author By Lily Angelle
Post date June 15, 2026

*UPDATE: GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED* Austin City Limits will tape a performance by Sebastián Yatra on Monday, June 22nd 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.

Few artists in contemporary Latin music balance global pop ambition with emotional intimacy as effortlessly as Sebastián Yatra. The Colombian-American singer-songwriter has become one of the defining voices of modern Latin pop, blending romantic balladry, reggaeton rhythms, and melodic storytelling into songs that resonate with audiences worldwide. With more than 40 billion global streams and a vast international following, Yatra has built a career marked by sincerity, versatility, and an instinct for timeless pop songwriting. Born in Medellín and raised in Miami, Yatra broke through at just 19 with the 2013 hit “El Psicólogo,” quickly establishing himself as a rising star across Latin America. Global recognition soon followed with a string of hits that set the stage for his 2018 debut album Mantra, which topped Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums chart and featured the acclaimed collaboration “Robarte un Beso” with Colombian icon Carlos Vives. Yatra’s sophomore album Fantasía (2019) showcased his gift for romantic pop songwriting and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album. In 2022, Yatra reached new creative heights with Dharma, a chart-topping album featuring collaborations with Daddy Yankee, Rauw Alejandro, and Aitana. The project earned him two Latin Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Song. Yatra’s artistry has also extended beyond the recording studio. His musical contribution to the Disney blockbuster Encanto earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song and made history as Yatra performed in Spanish live at the Oscars. In 2024, he expanded into acting with a celebrated turn as Billy Flynn in the Broadway production of Chicago. A charismatic and magnetic artist, Yatra has landed on the covers of international editions of Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, ELLE and Rolling Stone. His fourth studio album Milagro (Miracle) reflects a different emotional “miracle” with each entrancing track. As an in-demand collaborator, Yatra continues to explore new musical terrain alongside acclaimed Latin artists. reaffirming his place as one of Latin music’s most expansive and globally influential artists.

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Important Feature Live Stream News

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

Post author By Lily Angelle
Post date June 8, 2026

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.