Austin City Limits Honors Garth Brooks in 50th Anniversary Special May 3

Austin City Limits is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a special episode titled 'Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Honors Garth Brooks,' which will premiere on May 3 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS. The hour-long special, recorded live in Austin, features Brooks performing his hits while sharing stories about them, along with highlights of his past ACL performances. Brooks, who made his ACL debut in 1990, has expressed gratitude for being associated with the show, calling it one of the greatest assets of his career. His wife, Trisha Yearwood, will also appear in the special, alongside ACL executive producer Terry Lickona, who will induct Brooks into the Hall of Fame. Lickona emphasized Brooks' significant impact on the show, stating that his story is integral to the ACL legacy. The show has been recognized as the longest-running music series in television history since its debut in 1975.