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The Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 41

Every episode of Austin City Limits Season 41 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Austin City Limits Season 41!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 1 - 2015 Hall of Fame Special
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    #1 - 2015 Hall of Fame Special

    S41:E1

    Season 41 opens with Lyle Lovett, Dwight Yoakam, Vince Gill, Gillian Welch and Jason Isbell saluting Loretta Lynn, Asleep at the Wheel, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt and Flaco Jimenez at the 2015 Austin City Limits Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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  2. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 2 - Cassandra Wilson
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    #2 - Cassandra Wilson

    S41:E2

    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."

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 3 - Sturgill Simpson / Asleep at the Wheel
    7.7/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Sturgill Simpson / Asleep at the Wheel

    S41:E3

    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.

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  4. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 4 - Don Henley
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    #4 - Don Henley

    S41:E4

    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.

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  5. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 5 - Gary Clark Jr. / Courtney Barnett
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    #5 - Gary Clark Jr. / Courtney Barnett

    S41:E5

    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.”

    Director:Unknown
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  6. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 6 - TV on the Radio / The War on Drugs
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    #6 - TV on the Radio / The War on Drugs

    S41:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 7 - James Taylor
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    #7 - James Taylor

    S41:E7

    James Taylor performs some of his most beloved songs as well as selections from his 2015 album, “Before This World.”

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 8 - ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2015
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    #8 - ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2015

    S41:E8

    Don Henley, Lucinda Williams, Robert Randolph, Buffy Sainte-Marie and the Mavericks, and more perform at the 2015 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards ceremony.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 9 - Alabama Shakes / Vintage Trouble
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    #9 - Alabama Shakes / Vintage Trouble

    S41:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  10. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 10 - Kendrick Lamar
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    #10 - Kendrick Lamar

    S41:E10

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 11 - Ryan Adams / Shakey Graves
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    #11 - Ryan Adams / Shakey Graves

    S41:E11

    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.”

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  12. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 12 - Angelique Kidjo
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    #12 - Angelique Kidjo

    S41:E12

    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.”

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  13. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 13 - Sleater-Kinney / Heartless Bastards
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    #13 - Sleater-Kinney / Heartless Bastards

    S41:E13

    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.”

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  14. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 14 - Leon Bridges / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
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    #14 - Leon Bridges / Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

    S41:E14

    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.

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  15. Austin City Limits Season 41 Episode 15 - Tedeschi Trucks Band
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    #15 - Tedeschi Trucks Band

    S41:E15

    The Grammy Award-winning group featuring Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and an ensemble of musicians showcases their latest record “Let Me Get By.”

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Season 41 Ratings Summary

"2015 Hall of Fame Special" is the best rated episode of "Austin City Limits" season 41. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/3/2015. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Cassandra Wilson".