The BEST episodes of Austin City Limits season 46
Every episode of Austin City Limits season 46, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Austin City Limits season 46!
Established singer-songwriters and acclaimed newcomers perform country, blues, rock, folk, bluegrass, and related styles of music.
#1 - The Best of John Prine
Season 46 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2020
Savor an hour of stirring performances from the late singer/songwriter John Prine's episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include "Paradise," "Sam Stone" and "Angel from Montgomery," with special guest Bonnie Raitt.
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#2 - Foo Fighters Rock Austin City Limits
Season 46 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/9/2021
Enjoy highlights from superstar rock band Foo Fighters’ 2009 and 2015 episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include “The Pretender” and “Best of You.”
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#3 - Stevie Ray Vaughan on Austin City Limits: 30 Years On
Season 46 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2020
Thrill to an hour of classic Austin City Limits performances from late Texas blues rocker Stevie Ray Vaughan and his band Double Trouble. Songs include "Pride and Joy," "Crossfire" and "Texas Flood."
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#4 - The Mavericks: En Espanol
Season 46 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/21/2020
Thrill to an hour featuring eclectic country rock band the Mavericks, performing hits and songs from their acclaimed all-Spanish album En Español.
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#5 - Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver
Season 46 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/6/2021
Enjoy a tribute to late Texas singer/songwriters Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver. Walker performs his classics “Mr. Bojangles” and “Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother,” while Shaver plays favorites “Georgia On a Fast Train” and “I’m Just An Old Chunk of Coal.”
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#6 - John Legend & The Roots: Wake Up!
Season 46 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/7/2020
Savor a special encore of protest soul classics from John Legend & the Roots’ Grammy-winning LP Wake Up! Originally broadcast in 2011, the hour-long episode features “Wake Up Everybody,” “Compared to What” and “Ordinary People.”
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#7 - Ray Wylie Hubbard
Season 46 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/23/2021
Austin City Limits is proud to present the long-awaited debut of cult hero Ray Wylie Hubbard in a thrilling new hour. The ‘70s cosmic-country legend is currently enjoying one of the great second acts in music and he entertains with songs and banter, sharing tunes and tales from his legendary career.
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#8 - The Best of Spoon
Season 46 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/2021
Savor the best of Austin alternative rock band Spoon’s four appearances on Austin City Limits. Songs include “Written in Reverse” and “I Turn My Camera On.”
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#9 - Jackie Venson / Mavis Staples
Season 46 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2020
Enjoy innovative Austin rock & roll from Jackie Venson, plus a vintage 2012 performance from soul/gospel legend Mavis Staples and her friend Bonnie Raitt. Bluesy, soulful guitarist Venson plays songs from her record Vintage Machine, while Staples performs songs from across her long career. Blues rock star Raitt joins her for a couple of tunes.
#10 - Yola
Season 46 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2020
Enjoy an hour featuring acclaimed British soul singer and songwriter Yola. The Bristol native performs tunes from her solo debut Walk Through Fire.
#11 - The War and Treaty / Ruthie Foster
Season 46 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/16/2021
Revel in modern Southern soul with Nashville’s The War and Treaty and Austin’s Ruthie Foster. The War and Treaty play songs from their acclaimed album Hearts Town, while Foster performs numbers from across her career.
#12 - Rufus Wainwright
Season 46 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2020
Enjoy an intimate hour with renowned singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright. The American/Canadian performer and composer sings songs from his latest album Unfollow the Rules.
#13 - Allen Toussaint: New Orleans Legend
Season 46 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/13/2021
Enjoy a vintage hour with New Orleans soul songwriter, producer and musician Allen Toussaint. Songs include “Southern Nights” and “St. James Infirmary.”