Brandi Carlile to Be Inducted into Austin City Limits Hall of Fame

Brandi Carlile will be inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame on July 1, 2026. The ceremony will be taped at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin and edited highlights will air as the hour-long Season 52 episode on PBS in September. Bonnie Raitt, a 2016 inductee, will present the honor and perform a tribute.

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The ACL Hall of Fame, created in 2014, honors artists who have shaped the PBS series. Past inductees include Willie Nelson, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lucinda Williams, Roy Orbison, Lyle Lovett, John Prince and Garth Brooks. Carlile’s ACL appearances span 2010, 2018 and 2022.

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Brandi Carlile – 11-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and ACL performer.

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Bonnie Raitt – 2016 inductee and Carlile’s inductor.

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Terry Lickona – ACL executive producer.

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July 1, 2026 – induction taping at the Moody Theater; September 2026 – hour-long episode airs on PBS.

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Carlile holds 11 Grammy Awards and ten Billboard 200 entries, five of them top-10. Her 2025 album *Returning to Myself* debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Rock & Alternative Albums chart, a record for a woman.

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Carlile expressed gratitude for her long-standing bond with Austin and ACL, calling the induction by Raitt a profound honor. Raitt praised Carlile’s artistic influence, advocacy and family balance, and said she looks forward to sharing the stage. Lickona highlighted Carlile’s singular vocal talent and lasting place within ACL.

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• “Being inducted into the ACL Hall of Fame by one of my absolute heroes — Bonnie Raitt — means everything to me,” — Brandi Carlile, singer-songwriter

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• “I’m thrilled to induct my friend Brandi into the ACL Hall of Fame. She is truly one of our most respected and impactful artists. I admire her not only for her incredible music, but for standing up for the causes and artists she’s passionate about, all while balancing her wonderful family life. I can’t wait to get to perform together for this show that has meant so much to us both.” — Bonnie Raitt, musician

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• “When Brandi Carlile first stepped onto the ACL stage more than 15 years ago, it was immediately clear she possessed a rare and singular talent,” — Terry Lickona, ACL executive producer

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• “The moment you hear her voice, you know exactly who it is. She will always have a home here at ACL, and now she takes her well-deserved place in the ACL Hall of Fame. Having Bonnie Raitt there to welcome her into the fold makes the occasion all the more special.” — Terry Lickona, ACL executive producer

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The induction underscores ACL’s focus on artists shaping half-century legacy, highlights Carlile’s reach, and reinforces female representation among honorees.

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Fans should follow @acltv for tickets; the broadcast launches on PBS and streaming in September 2026.

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All source material presents an account of the induction details; no discrepancies were identified.

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