Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

2014 · 110 min · 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.

Directed by Gary Menotti

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Cast

Sheryl Crow Self - Host
Jeff Bridges Self - Host
Matthew McConaughey Self - Host
Willie Nelson Self - Performer
Gary Clark Jr. Self - Performer
Kris Kristofferson Self - Performer
Emmylou Harris Self - Performer
Buddy Guy Self - Performer
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Self - Performer
Jimmie Vaughan Self - Performer
Bonnie Raitt Self - Performer
Lukas Nelson Self - Performer

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