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Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years
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Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

2014-10-03 · 110 min · Not rated

Music · Documentary · TV Movie

The star-studded special celebrates the trailblazing music series' 40th anniversary. With guest hosts Jeff Bridges, Matthew McConaughey and Sheryl Crow, the two-hour broadcast features memorable moments from the show's remarkable run, anchored by some of the brightest stars in the show's history returning to the AUSTIN CITY LIMITS stage for incredible performances. Highlights include legends Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, Foo Fighters, Emmylou Harris, Kris Kristofferson, Gary Clark Jr., Lyle Lovett, Alabama Shakes, Buddy Guy and more performing in celebration of AUSTIN CITY LIMITS' legacy as an American music institution over the last four decades.

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Gary Menotti
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Sheryl CrowSheryl CrowSelf - Host
Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesSelf - Host
Matthew McConaugheyMatthew McConaugheySelf - Host
Willie NelsonWillie NelsonSelf - Performer
Gary Clark Jr.Gary Clark Jr.Self - Performer
Kris KristoffersonKris KristoffersonSelf - Performer
Emmylou HarrisEmmylou HarrisSelf - Performer
Buddy GuyBuddy GuySelf - Performer
Kenny Wayne ShepherdKenny Wayne ShepherdSelf - Performer
Jimmie VaughanJimmie VaughanSelf - Performer
Bonnie RaittBonnie RaittSelf - Performer
Lukas NelsonLukas NelsonSelf - Performer
Lyle LovettLyle LovettSelf - Performer
Dave GrohlDave GrohlSelf - Performer

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