Austin City Limits: Country

The story

Austin City Limits Country (1976–1991) celebrates the golden era of the longest-running music series in television history. This collection captures the evolution of country music on the iconic Austin stage, spanning from the trailblazing Outlaw movement of Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings to the high-energy "New Traditionalist" explosion of Garth Brooks and George Strait. Featuring legendary performances from Hall of Famers like Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, and Charley Pride alongside the genre-defining hits of the 1980s, these programs showcase the authentic songwriting and world-class musicianship that turned a local Texas show into a global cultural institution.

Cast

W Willie NelsonSelf T The Texas PlayboysSelf P Pure Prairie League M Marty Robbins M Moe Bandy J Joe Stampley A Alabama J Johnny Rodriguez C Charley Pride K Kris Kristofferson J Jerry Reed J Johnny Lee

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B Bellamy Brothers H Howard Bellamy D David Bellamy M Mickey Gilley D Don Williams R Roger Miller L Loretta Lynn G George Strait E Eddie Rabbitt T Tammy Wynette T The Judds G Glen Campbell L Larry Gatlin T The Gatlin Brothers G George Jones T Tanya Tucker R Ronnie Milsap R Randy Travis J Johnny Cash R Reba McEntire R Ricky Skaggs K K.T. Oslin D Dwight Yoakam B Buck Owens P Patty Loveless C Carl Perkins K Kathy Mattea W Waylon Jennings N Nitty Gritty Dirt Band H Helen Carter A Anita Carter J John Denver G Garth Brooks V Vince Gill T Trisha Yearwood