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Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.
Episode 14 : Robert Randolph / the Family Band
July. 22,2006
Episode 13 : Death Cab for Cutie / My Morning Jacket
February. 11,2006
Death Cab for Cutie have long been a critical favorite for their infectious melodies and moody lyrics. The Washington-based group perform songs from their releases “Plans” and “Transatlanticism.” My Morning Jacket have taken exotic soundscapes, guitar rock and clever lyrics and combined them for a unique sound that has won the band an ever growing group of fans. The Kentucky band performs songs from their release “Z.”
Episode 12 : Gretchen Wilson / Miranda Lambert
February. 04,2006
Country's leading ladies take the ACL stage. A member of Country Music's Mafia, Gretchen Wilson is rapidly becoming a country superstar. Next, Texas native Miranda Lambert has packed a big punch in her debut CD.
Episode 11 : Widespread Panic
January. 28,2006
This hour-long episode features a road warrior band. Widespread Panic has numerous fans but have not achieved widespread national success.
Episode 10 : Ryan Adams / Tift Merritt
January. 21,2006
Ryan Adams and Tift Merritt appear on ACL and express their powerful lyrics. The music of both artists shows strong influences from country, rock and soul.
Episode 9 : Blues Traveler / Café Tacuba
January. 14,2006
Blues Traveler uses harmonica riffs and John Popper's unique voice to create their distinctive rock and blues music. Next, Café Tacuba proves on ACL why they have such a large international following.
Episode 8 : Coldplay / Michael Stipe
December. 17,2005
This English band has made a name for themselves in the world of rock and roll. Special guest, Michael Stipe from R.E.M., drops by to play some songs with the band.
Episode 7 : Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous
November. 19,2005
ACL once again opens the stage to indie rock bands on the verge of their breakthrough. Both bands infuse humor with rock and intelligence with dance beats. While Scottish quartet, Franz Ferdinand, is working towards national recognition; What Made Milwaukee Famous is quickly becoming an Austin superstar.
Episode 6 : John Prine / Amos Lee
November. 12,2005
After surviving a grueling battle with cancer, John Prine returns to the stage to promote his new CD. Amos Lee's lyrics have been likened to poetry with a folk and soul background.
Episode 5 : The Killers followed by Spoon
November. 05,2005
Moving from indie-rock to mainstream, The Killers have an individual style. Austin band, Spoon, explores their own indie-rock style on the ACL stage.
Episode 4 : Ben Folds / Ray LaMontagne
October. 29,2005
Ben Folds' solo career includes his new release "Songs for Silverman."
Episode 3 : Etta James
October. 22,2005
Etta James is an R&B legend. With 50 years in the music business, she more than deserved her Lifetime Achievement Grammy.
Episode 2 : Alison Krauss and Union Station / Kathleen Edwards
October. 15,2005
Alison Krauss and Union Station have worked relentlessly to elevate Kentucky bluegrass into mainstream sensibilities. Next, Kathleen Edwards sings country-rock.
Episode 1 : Jack Johnson / Rilo Kiley
October. 08,2005
Jack Johnson's mix of folk, blues, hip-hop, and rock make his music unique and addictive. Rilo Kiley presents playful yet emotional songs that fuse indie-rock with neo-country.
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