Austin City Limits mourns the loss of Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, songwriter, musician and cultural icon, who died today at age 80.
When Dolly Parton made her long-awaited ACL debut on December 5, 2000 for a Season 26 taping that aired January 18, 2001, ACL Executive Producer Terry Lickona called the occasion “a dream come true.” More than 25 years later, that dream remains one of the most treasured performances in the series’ history.
“The heart speaks louder than words, but the news of Dolly‘s passing is heartbreaking. Hundreds and hundreds of artists have appeared on Austin City Limits over the years, but Dolly Parton stood out above them all. She told us it was one of the most fun times she ever had doing TV. Her humanity was equal to the impact of her music. Dolly, we will always love you.”
– Terry Lickona, Executive Producer,Austin City Limits
Dolly delivered a performance for the ages.
Taking the ACL stage with the warmth, wit and extraordinary musicianship that made her one of the most beloved artists of all time, Dolly offered an intimate glimpse of the artist behind the legend. Her set moved effortlessly between her own songs and the country and bluegrass traditions that shaped her, including “Train, Train” and “Little Sparrow,” the title track of her forthcoming album, before turning to two of her most beloved songs at the end of the set: “Coat of Many Colors,” her autobiographical song about growing up poor in the Tennessee mountains.
Then Dolly closed the performance with an intimate acoustic rendition of “I Will Always Love You.”
“I’ve written many, many songs about my life and my growing up days, and about my folks and all,” said Dolly in her intro to the song. “Every now and then I get lucky and I’ll write a love song that other people like and want to sing.”
It was a fitting finale to an unforgettable ACL performance: just Dolly and one of the most enduring songs she ever wrote, stripped down to its emotional core. Written by Parton in 1973 as a farewell to Porter Wagoner, “I Will Always Love You,” would go on to become a defining song of the American songbook, recorded by countless artists and famously transformed into a global pop phenomenon by Whitney Houston.
Dolly Parton performs on ACL TV. Photo by Scott Newton.
But on the ACL stage, it was simply Dolly, singing her song.
That intimacy was quintessential Austin City Limits. Despite the extraordinary scale of her career, Parton needed no spectacle to command the room. Her performance was filled with the qualities that made her so captivating: the humor and sparkle, the tenderness beneath the bravado, the deep connection to country and bluegrass traditions, and an ability to make even the most personal song seem universal.
By the time she arrived at ACL, Parton had already spent more than three decades establishing herself as one of the greatest songwriters and performers in American music. She had written songs that transcended genres, built an extraordinary career on her own terms, and become a cultural force whose influence extended far beyond music.
Yet her Season 26 appearance captured something more personal: an artist completely at ease, having fun, sharing stories and songs.
More than 25 years later, the performance remains a treasured moment in the Austin City Limits archive—and a perfect reflection of what the series has always sought to preserve: extraordinary artists in an intimate setting.
Dolly Parton leaves behind one of the most remarkable bodies of work in American music. Her influence can he heard in generations of artists who followed her to the ACL stage, while her generosity and commitment to helping others extended her impact far beyond the stage.
But for Austin City Limits, there will always be something especially precious about December 5, 2000: the night Dolly Parton finally walked onto the ACL stage.
For Terry Lickona, it was a dream come true.
For Dolly, it was one of the most fun times she ever had doing television.
And for Austin City Limits, it was an unforgettable night with an artist who, in Terry’s words, “stood out above them all.”
Austin City Limits announces five new tapings rounding out its landmark Season 52, bringing an eclectic lineup of artists spanning genres and generations—all making their ACL debuts. Rising pop singer-songwriter Bella Kay takes the ACL stage on September 22 with songs from her debut album My Reckless Abandon; legendary jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval arrives on September 25 with highlights and music from his new album SANGÚ; acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated troubadour Jesse Welles appears October 8; GRAMMY-winning British singer-songwriter Lola Young takes the ACL stage on October 9; and indie-rock favorites Bleachers make their ACL debut on October 11 with songs from their latest album everyone for ten minutes. The upcoming tapings bring a dynamic mix of emerging voices, groundbreaking artists and musical legends to the longest-running music series in television history.
At just 20, Texas-born singer-songwriter Bella Kay has emerged as one of pop’s most emotionally resonant new voices, channeling heartbreak, isolation, racial identity and resilience into fearless, deeply personal songs. Her newly released debut album, My Reckless Abandon, marks a defining new chapter for the young artist, tracing a journey of self-acceptance and introspection through turbulent highs and lows. Executive produced by Idarose (Becky G, Suki Waterhouse, Joji), the album blends hazy alternative pop, cinematic guitar and bedroom-born songwriting, with Bella’s hauntingly timeless voice at the center. “My Reckless Abandon is an album about all my thoughts—the good, bad, confusing, obsessive, honest, and beautiful ones,” says Bella. “It’s cathartic to share this album with the world. When people listen to it, I hope they recognize themselves and their own experiences.” After releasing a trio of breakout EPs in quick succession—sick to my stomach, a couple minutes out and are you mad at me?—through late 2025 and early 2026, Bella’s ascent has been fueled by the viral success of “The Sick,” an unblinking ballad about hard truths and lost causes. The song has surpassed 220 million streams and generated more than 2.7 billion TikTok views. Her momentum accelerated with a couple minutes out, featuring the platinum-certified “iloveitiloveitiloveit,” an earworm about throwing romantic caution to the wind that earned an American Music Awards nomination for Song of the Summer, landed on the Billboard Hot 100, and has amassed more than 493 million streams and 3.5 billion views across 1.3 million TikTok creates. Rolling Stone praised the young artist’s “grit” and called her debut “a true capsule of her coming-of-age experience,” while NYLON declared, “Bella Kay is taking the indie-rock sound and flipping it on its head.” Her rise has translated to the stage as well, with her North American Reckless Tour selling out every date following sold-out headlining tours across North America, Europe and the U.K., further cementing her transition from viral breakout to global touring artist. This fall, Bella will join Noah Kahan on his U.K. and Ireland arena tour, marking her largest performances to date.
Arturo Sandoval is one of the most respected and renowned musicians of our time. A virtuoso trumpeter, pianist, composer, bandleader, and fearless innovator, his artistry has captivated millions around the globe. His live performances are the stuff of legend—he has lit up the stage at the Oscars, GRAMMY Awards and Billboard Awards, dazzling audiences with breathtaking technique and sheer joy. The accolades match the legend: 10 GRAMMY Awards, six Billboard Awards, an Emmy Award, the Hispanic Heritage Award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, bestowed by President Obama, a Kennedy Center Honor, and a Latin GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award. A protégé of legendary jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie, Sandoval is one of the world’s foremost entertainers, having spent a lifetime redefining what is possible on the trumpet and far beyond. His collaborators form a dazzling constellation of stars, including Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Stevie Wonder, Celia Cruz, Plácido Domingo, John Williams, Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Ariana Grande, among many others. His remarkable life story—escaping political oppression in Cuba to achieve international acclaim—is a testament to the power of music to break barriers. The Washington Post raves, “The music of Arturo Sandoval is what freedom sounds like.” A tireless creative force, Sandoval’s new album, SANGÚ, finds the maestro at his most fearless and deeply rooted. A vibrant musical statement of ancestry, artistic freedom and groove, the album returns to the electrifying pulse of Afro-Cuban rhythm, where ancestral spirit, raw groove and masterful collaboration collide. SANGÚ draws on the Afro-Cuban traditions, Cuban phrasing, bebop fire, funk and fearless improvisation that have shaped Sandoval’s singular musical language, while pushing his sound into thrilling new territory. Both timeless and strikingly modern, SANGÚ is a powerful contemporary statement from a living legend who continues to evolve, explore and make music on his own terms.
When you listen to Jesse Welles, you can practically hear the veil between lie and truth being lifted. The Ozark, Arkansas, singer, songwriter and guitarist has emerged as a singular voice in folk and Americana, pairing plainspoken lyrics with rock ‘n’ roll attitude and an unflinching willingness to address the world around him. In 2024, Welles began self-filming performances beneath power lines in the Arkansas woods, capturing the naked intensity of his songwriting on a standard smartphone camera. The performances sparked a grassroots phenomenon, with viral anthems including “War Isn’t Murder,” “The Poor,” “That Can’t Be Right,” and “United Health” attracting millions of followers and nearly one billion total views and streams. Welles’s breakneck pace has continued: over two years, he released eight full-length albums and dozens of songs, while earning a remarkable four 2026 GRAMMY Award nominations. He ia also nominated for “Artist of the Year” at the 2026 Americana Awards and received the association’s prestigious “Spirit of Americana Award” for Free Speech in 2025. He has collaborated with kindred spirits, including Joan Baez, Billy Strings, Mt. Joy, Margo Price and Sierra Ferrell, while his music has drawn praise from Vulture, Rolling Stone, NPR, Billboard and CBS News, which urged listeners wondering whether folk music is still relevant to “take a listen to Jesse Welles.” His latest album, Masks Off, continues Welles’s tradition of confronting the moment with candor, humor and hope. Produced with Eddie Spear (Zach Bryan, Sam Barber), the album explores themes of collective unrest, abuse of power, I.C.E. raids, and technopagans, while also revealing the introspective and personal side of his songwriting. It pairs these new reflections with studio versions of fan-favorite protest songs that have become staples of his live set. A road-tested performer who logged more than 280 shows in a year, Welles continues to share truths—whether confronting the brazenness of society’s “haves” or offering more intimate reflections on life. “I’m still living where I was living, I’m still doing what I was doing, and I’m still wearing the same jeans that I was two years ago,” he says. “I’m still putting out music as fast as I can write it. I haven’t changed.”
25-year-old British singer-songwriter Lola Young makes her Austin City Limits debut following a meteoric run that has transformed her into one of contemporary alternative pop’s most compelling voices. With a South London accent and talent in spades, Young signaled her arrival with the 2025 breakthrough anthem “Messy,” from her acclaimed sophomore album This Wasn’t Meant For You Anyway. An acerbic, whip-smart reckoning with both a toxic lover’s judgments and her own conflicting personality, “Messy” resonated with millions, particularly a generation drawn to Young’s heroically confessional lyrics and unflinching explorations of mental health and the messiness of being human. “‘Messy’ is the song that changed my life,” says Young. She earned two 2026 GRAMMY nominations, including Best New Artist, and took home her first GRAMMY Award for Best Pop Solo Performance. Her stripped-back GRAMMY performance of the megahit—just her voice and piano—captured the raw honesty and theatricality that have become hallmarks of her artistry. Young’s extraordinary rise continued with five 2026 BRIT Award nominations and a Breakthrough Artist win, following her 2025 Ivor Novello Rising Star Award. Her acclaimed follow-up album, I’m Only F**king Myself, finds Young digging even deeper into the contradictions of her inner world, exploring self-sabotage, addiction, sexual liberation, toxic relationships, romantic longing and existential despair with the lacerating honesty that has earned her a devoted global following. Mostly written and produced with longtime collaborators Manuka and SOLOMONOPHONIC (Brockhampton, SZA), the album finds Young turning deeply private struggles into blisteringly candid songs. On “D£aler,” a deceptively sunny melody masks a meditation on self-destructive behavior, while throughout the album her sharp lyrical zingers and powerhouse vocals illuminate the complicated spaces between vulnerability and defiance. Rolling Stone hails Young as “one of pop’s most fiercely honest songwriters, transmitting messy truths with a powerhouse voice.” Young has built a career on saying the things others might be afraid to utter out loud. Her music is strikingly sincere, brash, funny and painfully human—a rare combination that has made her one of the genre’s most original new stars—with a voice impossible to mistake and a willingness to tell the truth, however messy, that has become her greatest strength.
Led by acclaimed songwriter, producer and musician Jack Antonoff, Bleachers bring their singular brand of emotionally charged rock to the Austin City Limits stage with highlights from their fifth studio album, everyone for ten minutes. Antonoff’s connection to music began as a teenager in small-town New Jersey, where he spent more than a decade playing VFW halls, anarchist bookstores and small clubs with his early bands Outline and Steel Train. “We must have played 250 shows a year, for five to ten years straight,” Antonoff recalls. “And it was magical. It left me with a massive love of being a touring artist.” Those years of relentless touring instilled in him a lifelong devotion to the live experience—one that remains at the heart of Bleachers. The Jersey-bred band emerged in 2014, giving Antonoff a vehicle for his own songwriting and lead vocals as he simultaneously became one of the music industry’s most sought-after producers and songwriters. Over the past decade, Bleachers have evolved from intimate club shows to headlining Madison Square Garden while cultivating one of music’s most devoted fan communities. At its heart, however, is the intimate relationship between the mighty six-strong band and their audience. Antonoff describes that connection as the “lifeblood” of Bleachers, with fans who feel less like spectators than part of the family. “There’s this air in the room when we play shows that these are the people that get me, because it’s true, they do,” he says. “We’re together through a lot of things.” Recorded at New York’s legendary Electric Lady Studios, everyone for ten minutes moves between shimmering pop-soul, harmony-laden folk-rock and the sax-assisted New Jersey sound that has become synonymous with Bleachers. Though the album occasionally peers into darker territory, Antonoff describes it as an essentially optimistic record, reflecting his enduring belief in the power of art. “Usually I find myself pretty hopeful,” he says. “Even right now, I have a lot of hope, specifically in art.” With deeply personal songs, irresistible live energy and a fanbase bound by a shared sense of belonging, Bleachers bring their electrifying presence to their Austin City Limits debut, marking a natural meeting of one of music’s most passionate live acts with television’s most iconic live music stage.
We’re thrilled to welcome these stellar acts to the ACL stage. Want to be part of the audience? Information on how to enter a giveaway to obtain free passes to attend the tapings will be posted one week prior to each taping. Follow @acltv on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter and TikTok for updates.
Austin City Limitsis thrilled to announce an exclusive worldwide livestream of two-time GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Maggie Rose’s highly anticipated Season 52 taping on Monday, August 24. One of Americana’s most acclaimed voices, the Nashville-based artist will showcase highlights from her newly released album, Half Moon, alongside fan favorites from her GRAMMY-nominated album No One Gets Out Alive.
For one night only, fans everywhere can experience Maggie Rose’s Austin City Limits debut live from Austin, Texas. Streaming free exclusively at YouTube.com/AustinCityLimitsTV and Maggie Rose’s YouTube Channel, the livestream begins at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT and offers music fans a rare opportunity to experience an Austin City Limits taping as it happens. ACL’s exclusive livestreams give viewers around the world a front-row seat to the magic of one of television’s most iconic music stages.
Available only during the live event, the full-set performance livestream offers fans an early preview of Rose’s hour-long Season 52 episode ahead of its PBS broadcast premiere, opening the second half of ACL’s expanded Season 52 in January 2027.
A bold artistic statement embracing transformation, vulnerability and joy, Half Moon finds Rose at the height of her creative powers. Across 10 richly crafted songs, she blends Americana, soul, rock and cinematic pop into an album that is as emotionally resonant as it is sonically stunning. Produced by acclaimed collaborators Lawrence Rothman (Amanda Shires) and Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves), Half Moon builds on the momentum of Rose’s GRAMMY recognition while showcasing a fearless evolution in her songwriting. From the infectious swagger of “Red Shoes” and irresistible groove of “Weekend Lover” to the intimate reflection of “Gentle Man” and hopeful title track, the album highlights the vocal prowess that has earned Rose acclaim from Variety, which hailed her “a queen among Nashville singers,” and Rolling Stone, which called her “dazzling,” among other accolades.
Rose, who was eight months pregnant when she began creating the album, gives voice throughout Half Moon to the complexities of womanhood, the sacredness of her closest bonds and the thrill and overwhelm of expecting her first child. The trio of collaborators surrendered to a shared creative journey that Rothman sums up as “a year-long wild ride of writing, producing, crying, laughing, babies being born, and dreams coming to life.” Tashian, meanwhile, compares their creative kinship to “a bunch of kids building sandcastles on a beach and just enjoying the sunshine…We were all passengers, and the songs were taking us wherever they wanted to go.”
After more than a decade honing her craft and building a devoted following, 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.” She also received an Emerging Act of the Year nomination from the Americana Music Association in 2025, while Rolling Stone named No One Gets Out Alive one of the 100 Best Albums of 2024.
A dynamic live performer, Rose has shared stages with Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Heart 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.
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 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 Season 52, premiering in September on PBS.
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*Update: Giveaway Now Closed* Austin City Limits will tape a performance by Maggie Rose on Monday, August 24th 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.
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.
Austin City Limits is thrilled to welcome Maggie Rose to the stage for the first time. The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s highly anticipated new album Half Moon arrived August 14th. The collection is a creative high point 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 Lawrence Rothman and Daniel 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.
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, Heart, 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.
Iconic television music series Austin City Limits is thrilled to announce an exclusive worldwide livestream of breakout British singer-songwriter SIENNA SPIRO’s Season 52 taping on Wednesday, July 15. Making one of the year’s most anticipated ACL debuts, the 20-year-old London-based artist has rapidly become one of music’s most compelling new artists. SIENNA will showcase songs from her newly released debut album, Visitor.
For one night only, fans around the globe can experience SIENNA’s Austin City Limits debut live from Austin, Texas. Streaming free exclusively on YouTube.com/AustinCityLimitsTV beginning at 9 p.m. ET/ 8 p.m. CT, the broadcast offers a rare opportunity to watch an Austin City Limits taping as it happens. The full-set performance will be available exclusively during the live event.
The livestream offers fans an early preview of SIENNA’s hour-long Season 52 episode before its broadcast premiere this October on PBS as part of ACL’s expanded Season 52. Episodes also stream on the PBS App and at pbs.org/austincitylimits. Follow @acltv on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter and TikTok for updates and exclusive behind-the-scenes content.
A show-stopping vocal talent with an uncompromising artistic vision, SIENNA SPIRO transforms deeply personal emotion into something communal and cathartic. Since breaking through in 2025 with the global Platinum certified hit “Die On This Hill,” the singer-songwriter has captivated audiences with soul-baring songs exploring 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 rise has been swift. Within month she sold out her first North American headline tour in seconds, earned a coveted BRIT Awards Critics’ Choice shortlist nomination, starred Gap’s holiday campaign, and made her U.S. late-night television debut performing “Die On This Hill” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Critical acclaim quickly followed, with praise from Rolling Stone, the Los Angeles Times,The New York Times, NYLON, V Magazine and more, 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 July release of her debut album.
Out now 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. The album earned glowing reviews: Variety called Visitor“a collection rich in heartache and high points … when a woman who sounds like she could huff and puff and blow all our houses down confesses to multiple layers of vulnerability, we stop and pay attention.” Rolling Stone deemed “Mono No Aware” a “Song you Need To Know” and said, “The true constant on the album is that SPIROsounds beautiful. She showed up to sing [with] an intensity that shows how emotionally invested she is in the stories she’s sharing.” SPIN said “[SPIRO’s] music is autobiographical, emotionally charged and arranged in a way that feels like it’s from a bygone era,”while Vogue, dubbed SIENNA a “timeless talent … one of the most in-demand new names in music.”
Following her full-set debut on the Austin City Limits stage, SIENNA will appear at major festivals including Lollapalooza, Newport Jazz Festival, All Things Go, Outside Lands and Austin City Limits Music Festival. After that, she launches her “My House” World Tour, which sold out almost instantly across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, prompting additional dates that also immediately sold out. View the full itinerary here.
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.
Austin City Limits is thrilled to welcome back three-time GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo for a taping on Wednesday, July 29. Five years after making her ACL debut as an 18-year-old in her first full-set performance before a live audience, Olivia Rodrigo returns to the ACL stage as one of the defining artists of her generation. She returns with the first full-set performance of her acclaimed new album you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking Rodrigo’s remarkable third consecutive No. 1 album. The acclaimed collection includes the chart-topping single “drop dead,” which made Rodrigo the first artist ever to debut the lead single from each of her first three albums at No. 1, and “the cure,” which topped multiple Billboard rock and alternative charts.
Rodrigo recently celebrated another career milestone at Spotify’s Billions Club Live, honoring the extraordinary achievement of nine songs surpassing a billion streams each. She also debuted the new song “what’s wrong with me,” featuring Robert Smith of The Cure, during a surprise performance at Primavera Sound. This fall, she’ll launch her sold-out Unraveled Tour, which has already sold more than one million tickets worldwide and expanded to multiple record-setting arena residencies in New York, Los Angeles and London.
Rodrigo’s meteoric rise has reshaped contemporary pop music. With more than 36 million albums sold worldwide, she has earned fourteen GRAMMY Award nominations, and three GRAMMY wins, including Best New Artist. Her debut SOUR and its follow-up GUTS both debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, while her record-breaking GUTS World Tour concluded in 2025 after 100 sold-out arena shows across 21 countries, earning Rodrigo Billboard’s Touring Artist of the Year honor. Austin City Limits is thrilled to welcome her back to the ACL stage.
Want to be part of the audience? Information on how to enter a giveaway to obtain free passes will be posted one week prior to the taping. Follow ACLTV on Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter and TikTok for updates.
The hourlong broadcast episode will premiere and stream this fall on PBS as part of Austin City Limits historic Season 52, the first in the series’ more than 50-year history to feature full-hour episodes devoted to every artist. The full Season 52 broadcast line-up will be announced shortly; fans can visit acltv.com for updates on upcoming Season 52 tapings, live streams, and episode schedules. The episode will also stream on the PBS App and at pbs.org/austincitylimits.
