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1. The Man with the Big Hat

Documentary | Post-production

A love story of its own composure. This film honors a pioneering artist, songwriter, activist, actor, rancher, river guide and Poet Laureate, as a new audience discovers and falls in love with Steven Fromholz - "The Man with the Big Hat."

Director: Austin Sayre | Stars: Steven Fromholz, Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett, John Denver

2. The 66th Annual Grammy Awards (2024 TV Special)

Music, Reality-TV

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards honors the best recordings, compositions, and artists, as chosen by The Recording Academy on February 4, 2024, and held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Hosted by Trevor Noah.

Director: Hamish Hamilton | Stars: Margaret Qualley, Dua Lipa, Meryl Streep, Taylor Swift

Votes: 150

3. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Robert Glasper/DOMi & JD Beck (2024)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Grammy-winning Robert Glasper and DOMi and JD BECK bring next-generation jazz to Austin City Limits. With special guests, Glasper performs songs from his celebrated Black Radio; DOMi and JD BECK perform tunes from their debut Not Tight.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: J.D. Beck, Robert Glasper, Emily King, Domi Louna

4. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo (2024)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo deliver a career-spanning hour of classic rock highlights in their Austin City Limits debut, including "Heartbreaker," "We Belong," and "Love is a Battlefield."

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Mick Mahan, Tony Pia

Votes: 5

5. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Tanya Tucker/Brittney Spencer (2024)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Country Music Hall of Famer Tanya Tucker and newcomer Brittney Spencer showcase the best of modern country music on ACL. Tucker sings tunes from her album Sweet Western Sound and Spencer performs tunes from her debut My Stupid Life.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Sam Berce, Toby Caldwell, Alfred Carty, Jake Clayton

6. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Noah Kahan/Flor de Toloache (2024)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Breakout singer/songwriter Noah Kahan and Grammy-nominated act Flor de Toloache debut on Austin City Limits. Kahan performs tunes from his acclaimed Stick Season. All-female mariachi act Flor de Toloache plays songs from Motherflower.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Alex Bachari, Vaneza Calderon, Shae Fiol, Dylan Jones

7. Willie Nelson & Family (2023– )

263 min | Documentary

The first authorized work exploring the extraordinary life of Willie Nelson traverses the personal and career ups, downs, and in-betweens of one of the world's most beloved musicians, by turns spiritual, dramatic, and playful.

Stars: Willie Nelson, John Spong, Mickey Raphael, Freddy Fletcher

Votes: 145

8. The 65th Annual Grammy Awards (2023 TV Special)

174 min | Music

Comic Trevor Noah hosts the Grammy awards in Los Angeles, with top nominees including Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Adele, Brandi Carlile, Mary J. Blige, DJ Khaled, Terius "The-Dream" ... See full summary »

Directors: Phil Heyes, George Flanigen, Kenny Laubbacher | Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Viola Davis

Votes: 212

9. Southern Storytellers (2023)

Celebrate Southern identity with contemporary creators of literature, music, film, and TV.

Stars: Mary Steenburgen, Billy Bob Thornton, Michael Waldron, Angie Thomas

10. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats/Adia Victoria (2023)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats and Adia Victoria perform soul and blues on ACL.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Daniel Closser, Jeff Dazey, Dan Hardaway, Jason Harris

Votes: 9

11. Willie Nelson & Family (2023– )
Episode: Episode #1.2 (2023)

Documentary

Austin's hippie music scene gives Willie Nelson's career new life. He joins Waylon Jennings, pioneering outlaw country genre.

Directors: Oren Moverman, Thom Zimny | Stars: Willie Nelson, Mark Earlwinie, Mickey Raphael, Zeke Varnon

Votes: 6

12. Willie Nelson & Family (2023– )
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2023)

Documentary

Willie's career finds momentum as the biggest touring artist in America.

Directors: Oren Moverman, Thom Zimny | Stars: Willie Nelson, Booker T. Jones, John Spong, Freddy Fletcher

13. Willie Nelson & Family (2023– )
Episode: Episode #1.4 (2023)

Documentary

Willie Nelson's iconic legacy features volume-speaking lyrics, philanthropy, marijuana advocacy and activism for farmers. The small-town singer's reinventions mark later successes transcending his beginnings.

Directors: Oren Moverman, Thom Zimny | Stars: Willie Nelson, Annie D'Angelo, Carolyn Mugar, Ronny Brock

14. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Pavement (2023)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Legendary alternative rock pioneers Pavement deliver modern rock highlights in a career-spanning hour. The veteran California band mark their thirtieth anniversary with a rare television performance.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Rebecca Clay Cole, Stephen Malkmus, Bob Nastanovich, Pavement

Votes: 10

15. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: The War on Drugs (2023)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Grammy-winning modern rockers The War On Drugs perform songs from their acclaimed LP I Don't Live Here Anymore.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Robbie Bennett, Adam Granduciel, Charlie Hall, Eliza Hardy-Jones

Votes: 10

16. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Adrian Quesada: Boleros Psicodelicos (2023)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Black Pumas founder and visionary producer Adrian Quesada brings to life the music of his Spanish-language album Boleros Psicodélicos, with international guest vocalists iLe, Natalia Clavier, Girl Ultra, Clemente Castillo and more.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Alexis Buffum, Ismael Cancel, Clemente Castillo, Natalia Clavier

17. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Maren Morris (2023)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Country superstar Maren Morris showcases gems from her Grammy-nominated album Humble Quest alongside chart-topping hits in a career-spanning hour.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Rachel Beauregard, Annie Clements, Bennett Lewis, Eric Montgomery

Votes: 8

18. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Spoon (2023)

57 min | Documentary, Music

One of modern rock's premier bands, Spoon performs songs from their Grammy-nominated album Lucifer On the Sofa alongside fan favorites.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Dan Bechdolt, Britt Daniel, Paul Deemer, Jim Eno

Votes: 5

19. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Rodrigo y Gabriela featuring the Austin Symphony Orchestra (2023)

TV-PG | 53 min | Documentary, Music

Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela return to Austin City Limits accompanied by the Austin Symphony Orchestra in their ACL debut. Songs include "Monster" and "The Eye That Catches the Dream."

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Peter Bay, Rodrigo Pineda Sanchez, Gabriela Quintero Lopez, Rodrigo y Gabriela

20. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Jenny Lewis/MUNA (2023)

TV-PG | 57 min | Documentary, Music

Singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis returns to Austin City Limits in support of her acclaimed album Joy'all, while Taylor Swift-approved pop trio MUNA makes their ACL debut with their self-titled third LP.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Geo Botelho, Katie Gavin, Jenny Lewis, Ryan Madora

Votes: 6

21. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Lil Yachty/Sudan Archives (2023)

Not Rated | 57 min | Documentary, Music

Singer/rapper Lil Yachty brings psychedelic stylings to the hip-hop of his acclaimed third album Let's Start Here. Singer/violinist/producer Sudan Archives performs the eclectic R&B of her second LP Natural Brown Prom Queen.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Shelbi Alexandria, Sudan Archives, Monica Mz. Drummer Carter, Byron Crenshaw

22. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Margo Price/Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway (2023)

Not Rated | 53 min | Documentary, Music

Country iconoclast Margo Price returns to Austin City Limits in support of her lauded album Strays, while award-winning bluegrass stars Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway make their ACL debut with their LP City of Gold.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Kevin Black, Jamie Davis, Micah Hulscher, Jeremy Ivey

Votes: 6

23. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Jorge Drexler (2023)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Award-winning Latin music star Jorge Drexler debuts on Austin City Limits with a sparkling hour of Spanish-language songs from his landmark Tinta y Tiempo.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Borja Barrueta, Javier Calequi, Carlos Campón, Gala Celia

24. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit (2023)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Celebrated singer-songwriter Jason Isbell and his band the 400 Unit hit the Austin City Limits stage in a heartfelt hour showcasing highlights from their acclaimed LP Weathervanes.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Anna Butterss, Derry DeBorja, Chad Gamble, Jason Isbell

25. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Foo Fighters (2023)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame icons Foo Fighters return to rock Austin City Limits in an epic hour with a full-tilt performance featuring classics and highlights from their acclaimed recent album But Here We Are.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Foo Fighters, Josh Freese, Dave Grohl, Rami Jaffee

26. Southern Storytellers (2023)
Episode: Episode 2 (2023)

Author Angie Thomas, singer-songwriters Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires, author Michael Twitty, country singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett and screenwriter Qui Nguyen reveal places that define their lives

Director: Craig Renaud | Stars: Angie Thomas, Michael Twitty

27. The 64th Annual Grammy Awards (2022 TV Special)

TV-14 | 153 min | Music, Reality-TV

Festivities at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas honor excellence in the recording industry; scheduled performers include Brothers Osborne, BTS, Brandi Carlisle, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Olivia Rodrigo.

Directors: Hamish Hamilton, George Flanigen, James B. Merryman | Stars: Rachel Zegler, Dua Lipa, Jared Leto, Halsey

Votes: 150

28. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: St. Vincent/Joy Oladokun (2022)

Documentary, Music

The Grammy-winning St. Vincent plays songs from her much-praised LP Daddy's Home. Versatile singer/tunesmith Joy Oladokun performs tunes from her album In Defense of My Own Happiness.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Joy Oladokun, St. Vincent

Votes: 9

29. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Duran Duran (2022)

Documentary, Music

Revel in a performance from pop superstars Duran Duran. The British icons perform songs from their album Future Past, as well as greatest hits.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Dom Brown, Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes

Votes: 19

30. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Terry Allen & The Panhandle Mystery Band (2022)

Documentary, Music

Enjoy an hour with maverick Texas singer/songwriter and artist Terry Allen and the Panhandle Mystery Band. The Guggenheim Fellowship winner performs songs from his lauded LP Just Like Moby Dick, as well as classics from his back catalog.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Bale Allen, Bukka Allen, Terry Allen, Richard Bowden

Votes: 5

31. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: The Best of Nanci Griffith (2022)

Documentary, Music

Enjoy an hour of late Texas singer/songwriter legend Nanci Griffith's best Austin City Limits performances.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Lyle Lovett, Darius Rucker

Votes: 10

32. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Brandi Carlile (2022)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Celebrated Americana singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile raises the roof for a full hour of passionate and powerful songs from her acclaimed album In These Silent Days.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Brandi Carlile, Matt Chamberlain, Phil Hanseroth, Tim Hanseroth

Votes: 15

33. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Japanese Breakfast/Arlo Parks (2022)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Dreamy American pop act Japanese Breakfast, AKA bestselling author Michelle Zauner, plays songs from her album Jubilee. Eclectic U.K. tunesmith Arlo Parks performs songs from her Mercury Prize-winning album Collapsed in Sunbeams.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Japanese Breakfast, Arlo Parks, Michelle Zauner, Peter Bradley

Votes: 10

34. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Sylvan Esso/Lucius (2022)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Electro pop duo Sylvan Esso and wide-ranging indie rock band Lucius provide an entertaining hour of imaginative music.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Sylvan Esso, Amelia Meath, Nick Sanborn, Lucius

Votes: 8

35. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Allison Russell/The Weather Station (2022)

56 min | Documentary, Music

Allison Russell and The Weather Station offer an hour of intelligent, impassioned and acclaimed music. Russell performs numbers from her renowned album Outside Child, while The Weather Station plays tunes from the lauded LP Ignorance.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Allison Russell, The Weather Station, Kieran Adams, Joy Clark

Votes: 10

36. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Parker McCollum/Robert Earl Keen (2022)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Texas-bred singer/songwriters Parker McCollum and Robert Earl Keen bring the Lone Star State to musical life for a special hour.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Brady Beal, Brian Beken, Jonathan Bostwick, Noah Jefferies

Votes: 7

37. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Lyle Lovett and His Large Band (2022)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Celebrated singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett, joined by his iconic Large Band, makes his first appearance in a decade with songs from his first new album in 10 years, 12th of June.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Luke Bulla, Jason Eskridge, Willie J. Greene Jr., James Harrah

Votes: 9

38. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Cimafunk & The Tribe (2022)

57 min | Documentary, Music

Cuban funk sensations Cimafunk and The Tribe wow in a must-see hour; the nine-piece powerhouse band makes a thrilling ACL debut with standouts from their soulful album El Alimento.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Bejuco, Hilaria Cacao, Katy Cacao, Caramelo

39. The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards (2021 TV Special)

TV-14 | 161 min | Music, Reality-TV

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards was held in and around the Los Angeles Convention Center on 3/14/21. It recognized the best recordings, compositions, and artists of the eligibility year, from 9/01/19 to 8/31/20.

Directors: Hamish Hamilton, India Sleem, Kerry Asmussen, Gibson Hazard, Chris Robinson | Stars: Trevor Noah, Beyoncé, Cardi B, Dua Lipa

Votes: 228

40. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Foo Fighters Rock Austin City Limits (2021)

Documentary, Music

Enjoy highlights from superstar rock band Foo Fighters' 2009 and 2015 episodes of Austin City Limits. Songs include "The Pretender" and "Best of You."

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Foo Fighters, Jessy Greene, Taylor Hawkins, Drew Hester

Votes: 9

41. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: The War and Treaty/Ruthie Foster (2021)

Documentary, Music

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.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Torri Baker, Hadden Sayers Binion, Max Brown, Ruthie Foster

Votes: 8

42. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Ray Wylie Hubbard (2021)

Documentary, Music

Enjoy the roadhouse rock of legendary Texas songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard. The veteran troubadour plays favorites and songs from his collaborative album Co-starring.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Bukka Allen, Lucas Hubbard, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Gurf Morlix

Votes: 6

43. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: The Best of Spoon (2021)

Documentary, Music

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."

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Britt Daniel, Jim Eno, Alex Fischel, Kevin Flatt

Votes: 5

44. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Texas Icons: Jerry Jeff Walker & Billy Joe Shaver (2021)

Documentary, Music

A tribute to late Texas singer/songwriters Jerry Jeff Walker and Billy Joe Shaver. Walker performs "Mr. Bojangles" and "Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother," while Shaver plays "Georgia On a Fast Train" and "I'm Just An Old Chunk of Coal."

Directors: Gary Menotti, Allan Muir, Bruce Scafe | Stars: Eric Butler, Donny Dolan, Kelly Dunn, Freddy Fletcher

Votes: 5

45. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Allen Toussaint: New Orleans Legend (2021)

Documentary, Music

Enjoy a vintage hour with New Orleans soul songwriter, producer and musician Allen Toussaint. Songs include "Southern Nights" and "St. James Infirmary."

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Brian 'Breeze' Cayolle, Roland Guerin, Herman LeBeaux, Steve Masakowski

Votes: 9

46. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram & Jon Randall: The Marfa Tapes (2021)

Documentary, Music

Relish an hour of Texan singer/songwriters Miranda Lambert, Jack Ingram and Jon Randall in an intimate acoustic setting. The trio showcase their collaborative LP The Marfa Tapes, including "Tin Man" and "Am I Right or Amarillo."

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall

Votes: 12

47. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Jade Bird / Dayglow (2021)

Documentary, Music

Enjoy a pair of up and coming, Austin-based singer/songwriters with Jade Bird and Dayglow. The UK-born Bird plays tunes from her album Different Kinds of Light. Sloan Struble, AKA Dayglow, performs cuts from his LP Harmony House.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Jade Bird, Dayglow

Votes: 10

48. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Jon Batiste (2021)

Documentary, Music

Rejoice in a high voltage hour with New Orleans-born R&B/jazz/gospel musician Jon Batiste. The Stephen Colbert bandleader performs songs from his album We Are, including "I Need You" and "Freedom."

Director: Gary Menotti | Star: Jon Batiste

Votes: 12

49. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Sarah Jarosz/Billy Strings (2021)

Documentary, Music

Savor the boundary-pushing roots music of Grammy winners Sarah Jarosz and Billy Strings. Texas native Jarosz plays songs from her heralded LP World On the Ground. Midwesterner Strings performs tunes from his album Renewal.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Sarah Jarosz, John Leventhal, Billy Strings

Votes: 9

50. Austin City Limits (1975– )
Episode: Brandy Clark/Charley Crockett (2021)

Documentary, Music

Delight in the throwback country music of Brandy Clark and Charley Crockett. Nashville-based hit songwriter Clark performs cuts from her acclaimed Your Life is a Record. Lone Star native Crockett plays tunes from his album Music City USA.

Director: Gary Menotti | Stars: Brandy Clark, Colin Clark Colby, Charley Crockett, Nathan Fleming

Votes: 7