The BEST episodes of Austin City Limits season 44

Every episode of Austin City Limits season 44, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Austin City Limits season 44!

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

Last Updated: 12/14/2024Network: PBSStatus: Continuing
John Prine
star
8.13
8 votes

#1 - John Prine

Season 44 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2018

Savor an hour-long set with songwriting legend John Prine. The veteran musician performs songs from his critically acclaimed recent album “The Tree of Forgiveness,” as well as gems from his catalogue.

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7.88
8 votes

#2 - St. Vincent

Season 44 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2018

Enjoy a visually and sonically stunning hour with Grammy-winning art-rock performer St. Vincent. The groundbreaking singer-songwriter-guitarist and her band perform songs from her acclaimed LP “Masseduction.”

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Kacey Musgraves / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
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7.80
5 votes

#3 - Kacey Musgraves / Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real

Season 44 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2018

Live it up with contemporary country from Kacey Musgraves and Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. Nashville-based Texan Musgraves essays tunes from her widely acclaimed album “Golden Hour.” Son of outlaw country legend Willie Nelson, roots rocker Lukas Nelson and his band present songs from their self-titled release.

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Janelle Monáe
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7.80
5 votes

#4 - Janelle Monáe

Season 44 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2018

Thrill to an hour with progressive R&B maverick Janelle Monáe, as the singer and actress performs songs from her acclaimed LP “Dirty Computer.”

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Brandi Carlile
star
7.67
6 votes

#5 - Brandi Carlile

Season 44 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2018

Enjoy an unforgettable hour with acclaimed artist Brandi Carlile. The Seattle singer/songwriter performs highlights from her critically lauded album “By the Way, I Forgive You.”

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Arctic Monkeys / Wild Child
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7.50
4 votes

#6 - Arctic Monkeys / Wild Child

Season 44 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/19/2019

Enjoy an hour of modern rock with Arctic Monkeys and Wild Child. Sheffield's Monkeys perform songs from their acclaimed album “Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino.” Austin's Wild Child plays cuts from their latest album “Expectations.”

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Buddy Guy / August Greene
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7.50
6 votes

#7 - Buddy Guy / August Greene

Season 44 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2019

Thrill to an hour of blues and hip-hop with Buddy Guy and August Greene. Blues legend Guy plays hits and songs from his latest album “The Blues is Alive and Well.” Hip-hop supergroup August Greene performs songs from its self-titled debut.

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Sam Smith / Anderson East
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7.25
4 votes

#8 - Sam Smith / Anderson East

Season 44 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2018

Relish an hour of blue-eyed soul with worldwide superstar Sam Smith and emerging singer-songwriter Anderson East. UK native Smith sings mega-hits and tunes from his sophomore album “The Thrill of It All.” Alabama soul/R&B singer East romps through songs from his acclaimed LP “Encore.”

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
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7.25
4 votes

#9 - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Season 44 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/5/2019

Revel in an hour with New Orleans funk masters Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, with special guest Cyril Neville. Shorty lays down the grooves with highlights from his recent “Voodoo Threauxdown” tour.

Miguel / Alessia Cara
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7.20
5 votes

#10 - Miguel / Alessia Cara

Season 44 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2018

Thrill to an episode of chart-topping contemporary R&B and pop with Grammy-winning standouts Miguel and Alessia Cara. L.A. singer Miguel blends funk, rock, hip hop and electronica in gems from his album “War & Leisure.” Canadian hitmaker Cara dazzles with pop/R&B hits and songs from her new album “The Pains of Growing.”

star
7.00
5 votes

#11 - Khalid / Mac Demarco

Season 44 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/15/2018

Enjoy an hour of contemporary R&B and indie rock with Khalid and Mac DeMarco. El Pasoan Khalid performs songs from his Grammy-nominated debut “American Teen.” Canadian DeMarco plays tunes from his acclaimed LP “This Old Dog.”

Willie Nelson
star
7.00
7 votes

#12 - Willie Nelson

Season 44 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/2019

Relish an hour with American music legend Willie Nelson. The Texan superstar performs a set of hits and songs from his latest album “My Way.”

Residente
star
6.00
2 votes

#13 - Residente

Season 44 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/12/2019

Join a musical world tour with Puerto Rican superstar Residente as he presents songs from his globe-spanning solo debut and hits from his Calle 13 catalog.