The BEST episodes of Austin City Limits season 14

Every episode of Austin City Limits season 14, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Austin City Limits season 14!

Established singer-songwriters and acclaimed newcomers perform country, blues, rock, folk, bluegrass, and related styles of music.

Last Updated: 11/26/2025Network: PBSStatus: Continuing
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#1 - Leonard Cohen

Season 14 - Episode 11 - Aired 4/4/1989

1. First we take Manhattan 2. Tower of song 3. Everybody knows 4. Ain't no cure for love 5. The partisan 6. Joan of Arc 7. Jazz police 8. If it be your will 9. Take this waltz

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#2 - Emmylou Harris / Nanci Griffith

Season 14 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/25/1989

Two of country's most respected female songwriters entertain the Austin audience. Emmylou Harris has been wowing audiences for years with her sincere and touching lyrics. Nanci Griffith is the "queen of folkabilly" and an Austin favorite.

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#3 - Dwight Yoakam / Patty Loveless

Season 14 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/10/1989

A hillbilly rebel, Dwight Yoakam has a unique Bakersfield sound. Legend Buck Owens joins with Flaco Jimenez to appear with Yoakam for "The Streets of Bakersfield." Next, Patty Loveless has the clear sure voice of her Kentucky bluegrass roots.

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#4 - John Hiatt / Los Lobos

Season 14 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/29/1989

John Hiatt brings his r&b infused rock with a country twist to the ACL stage. Los Lobos also appears with a performance that takes them back to their roots with an all Spanish album.