The BEST episodes of Austin City Limits season 41
Every episode of Austin City Limits season 41, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Austin City Limits season 41!
Established singer-songwriters and acclaimed newcomers perform country, blues, rock, folk, bluegrass, and related styles of music.
#1 - Don Henley
Season 41 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2015
Don Henley showcases songs from his first solo album in 15 years, “Cass County” which represents both Henley’s roots and the next stop on his creative journey.
Watch Now:Amazon#2 - James Taylor
Season 41 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2015
James Taylor performs some of his most beloved songs as well as selections from his 2015 album, “Before This World.”
Watch Now:Amazon#3 - Tedeschi Trucks Band
Season 41 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/13/2016
The Grammy Award-winning group featuring Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and an ensemble of musicians showcases their latest record “Let Me Get By.”
Watch Now:Amazon#4 - Gary Clark Jr. / Courtney Barnett
Season 41 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/31/2015
Experience the contemporary R&B of Austin’s Gary Clark Jr. as he plays songs from his album “The Story of Sonny Boy Slim.” Rocking Australian singer/songwriter Courtney Barnett performs tunes from her LP “Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.”
Watch Now:Amazon#5 - TV on the Radio / The War on Drugs
Season 41 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2015
Dig the best in modern rock with TV on the Radio and The War On Drugs. TVOTR showcases cuts from their latest LP Seeds, while TWOD features songs from its most recent album Lost in the Dream.
Watch Now:Amazon#6 - Alabama Shakes / Vintage Trouble
Season 41 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/2/2016
Thrill to the rocking R&B sounds of Alabama Shakes and Vintage Trouble. The Shakes showcase their latest LP Sound & Color during their second ACL appearance. Vintage Trouble make their debut emphasizing their most recent album 1 Hopeful Road.
Watch Now:Amazon#7 - Cassandra Wilson
Season 41 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2015
Cassandra Wilson performs selections from her 2015 "Coming Forth by Day" album, which pays homage to Billie Holiday with re-interpretations of such Holiday classics as "Strange Fruit," "Don't Explain" and "Good Morning Heartache."
#8 - Angelique Kidjo
Season 41 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/23/2016
Revel in the high energy performance of African singer/songwriter Angelique Kidjo. The Grammy-winning Benin native and her four-piece band raise the roof with songs from her recent LP “Eve.”
#9 - Sturgill Simpson / Asleep at the Wheel
Season 41 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2015
Sturgill Simpson performs songs from his 2014 "Metamodern Sounds in Country Music" album, including "Life of Sin"; and Asleep at the Wheel perform songs from their 2015 "Still the King: Celebrating the Music of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys" album.
#10 - Sleater-Kinney / Heartless Bastards
Season 41 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/2016
Relish the best in smart indie rock with Sleater-Kinney and Heartless Bastards. Seattle veterans Sleater-Kinney rock tracks from their acclaimed LP “No Cities to Love.” Austin rockers Heartless Bastards showcase their latest LP “Restless Ones.”
#11 - Kendrick Lamar
Season 41 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/2016
Experience an hour of contemporary hip-hop of Grammy-nominated superstar Kendrick Lamar. The Compton rapper plays songs from his acclaimed LP To Pimp a Butterfly alongside his hits.
#12 - Ryan Adams / Shakey Graves
Season 41 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/16/2016
Enjoy intimate performances from singer/songwriters Ryan Adams and Shakey Graves. Adams performs a special acoustic set of hits and deep cuts. Graves showcases his latest effort “And the War Came.”
#13 - Leon Bridges / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Season 41 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/6/2016
Savor the old-fashioned soul of Leon Bridges and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats. Fort Worth native Bridges channels an earlier era with songs from his debut LP “Coming Home.” Denver shouter/songwriter Rateliff centers on the self-titled debut with his band the Night Sweats.