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Friday, May 9, 2025

'Austin City Limits' To Air Special Episode Honoring Garth Brooks

To cap Austin City Limits' fifth decade, the iconic television series will air a special episode honoring Garth Brooks.

"Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Honors Garth Brooks" will air at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on May 3.

The special can be watched live on PBS; stream on PBS.org or the PBS App.

This year, ACL celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Garth adapted his stadium-sized show for an intimate hour-long singalong at ACL's studio home, ACL Live, in Austin, Texas. The broadcast, which will stream online at pbs.org/austincitylimits, will also include Garth sharing stories and memories from his 35 years of experience performing on Austin City Limits. He made his debut in 1990 on Season 15.

"Always try to associate your name with a name greater than your own," Garth said. "Being associated with ACL has been one of the greatest assets of my career. I can't thank Terry and the gang enough for all the years and all the love."

"To be involved in Austin City Limits - not only their Hall of Fame but on the 50th anniversary - it's like two-fold for me, right?" he added. "I mean, I've been watching this show since I was a kid. To get to be on it is a dream. To get to be now in the Hall of Fame is a dream. And to get to be part of their 50th anniversary - how's it get better than that?!"

Garth's wife Trisha Yearwood also appears on the show as does ACL executive producer Terry Lickona, who inducts Brooks into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. Yearwood joined the ACL Hall of Fame in 2023 alongside John Prine.

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Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum To Open New Dolly Parton Exhibit

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will explore the life and career of Country Music Hall of Famer Dolly Parton in a new exhibit, called Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker.

The exhibit will focus on turning points throughout Parton's more than 60-year career where she overcame obstacles and ignored naysayers to become one of the most beloved and widely recognized celebrities. The exhibit will run from May 20 until September, 2026.

"Being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame was one of the greatest moments of my life, and being able to have a personal exhibit for the fans that put me there is a very big deal to me," said Parton. "This seeker is very proud and honored, and I hope you enjoy my journey. I will always love you."

The exhibit will include clothing, awards, handwritten lyrics, instruments, photographs, exclusive interview footage and more. Exhibit items to be displayed include Parton's first draft of handwritten lyrics to her classic song "Jolene," a custom-built Gibson five-string banjo used by Parton at performances in 1992 and on her Halos & Horns Tour in 2002, a Sony portable cassette tape recorder Parton used when she wrote the songs "I Will Always Love You," "Jolene" and "The Seeker," and a cowgirl outfit Parton wore in scenes in the 1980 Hollywood film, 9 to 5.

Access to the Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker exhibit is included with museum admission. A limited number of timed tickets for the exhibit are available each day. Advance reservations are available on the museum's website.

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Dylan Scott's 'This Town's Been Too Good To Us' Jumps To No. 1 On Country Airplay Chart

As he embarks on a headlining tour, multi-Platinum artist Dylan Scott proves to be a powerhouse in country music as his single "This Town's Been Too Good To Us" soars to No. 1 on Billboard's Country Airplay Chart.

"This Town's Been Too Good To Us" marks Scott's sixth career No. 1 and his second of 2025. His collaboration with Dylan Marlowe, "Boys Back Home," claimed the top spot two months ago.

As a result, Scott is currently the fourth most-played artist at Country radio so far this year, behind Morgan Wallen, Post Malone and Jelly Roll. The two hits join his growing list of chart-toppers - "My Girl," "Nobody," "New Truck" and "Can't Have Mine."

Written by Scott alongside John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips and Ryan Vojtesak, "This Town's Been Too Good To Us" serves as the first single from Scott's recently-announced new album, Easy Does It. The album is due for release on May 30.

"This No. 1 is special to me!" said Scott. "A song about where I grew up and the people I grew up with. To be able to have two songs hit No. 1 in 2025 is crazy! I'm grateful for my promo team at Curb who fight for my music every single day and to all the radio stations out there that continue to support my music. Thank y'all!"

"This Town's Been Too Good To Us" pays homage to Scott's hometown of Bastrop, Louisiana, as he reminisces on the fleeting memories that shaped him. Nods to the small town reflect throughout the 11-track album, tying in themes of heartbreak, committed love and family values.

Scott kicked off his headlining Country Till I Die Tour on Thursday.

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