Austin City Limits (ACL) commemorated its 50th anniversary season with a special broadcast, "Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Honors Garth Brooks," which aired on Saturday, May 3, 2025 [2, 4]. The episode featured Brooks sharing stories from his 35 years of performing on ACL, beginning with his debut in 1990 during Season 15 [2].
Brooks expressed his appreciation for his long association with ACL, recognizing it as a significant asset to his career [2, 4]. Terry Lickona, executive producer of Austin City Limits, emphasized Brooks' importance in the show's history, noting his understanding of what makes ACL special [2, 4, 8].
The broadcast included Brooks performing an intimate, hour-long sing-along at ACL Live in Austin, Texas, blending his stadium show format with his Las Vegas residency [2, 4]. Trisha Yearwood, Brooks' wife, also appeared in the episode, along with Lickona, who inducted Brooks into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame [2, 4]. The episode is available for streaming on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS App [2, 5].