Austin City Limits Returns In October with Hall of Fame Special; Performances by Don Henley, Sturgill Simpson and more

Roots music institution Austin City Limits returns to PBS on October 3 with the ACL Hall of Fame Special, a riveting show from the summer that features Gillian Welch, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell and more paying tribute to recent Hall of Fame inductees Guy Clark, Asleep At The Wheel, Townes Van Zandt and Loretta Lynn.

The fall season also includes the ACL debut of Don Henley, in addition to performances by Sturgill Simpson, Gary Clark, Jr., The War on Drugs and Courtney Barnett. 

“With our 40th anniversary in our rearview mirror, we’re back to doing what we do best: showcasing awesome music whether it’s classic or contemporary, familiar or groundbreaking,” says ACL executive producer Terry Lickona.  “As usual, we’ll give our viewers the chance to rediscover old favorites or discover new artists who are making their own mark.”

Season 41 Fall Broadcast Schedule (additional episodes to be announced)

October 3 Hall of Fame Special
October 10 Cassandra Wilson
October 17 Sturgill Simpson / Asleep at the Wheel
October 24 Don Henley
October 31 Gary Clark Jr. / Courtney Barnett
November 7 TV On The Radio / The War on Drugs
November 14 James Taylor
November 21 ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2015