Chris Stapleton’s “Austin City Limits” Special Streams Today on KPBS Passport

Chris Stapleton’s hour-long Austin City Limits performance from Season 50 is available to stream today on KPBS Passport, bringing his fiery country-rock set to viewers nationwide. The episode spotlights hits from his Grammy-nominated album Higher and fan favorites like “South Dakota” and “It Takes a Woman”.

The celebrated Kentucky native, a ten-time Grammy and record-extending eight-time CMA Male Vocalist of the Year winner, returns to ACL for the first time since Season 43. His Season 50 set demonstrates why he’s one of country’s most electrifying live acts.

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By premiering on KPBS Passport, the broadcast makes Stapleton’s lauded performance accessible beyond the festival circuit, underscoring his crossover appeal and reinforcing public media’s role in showcasing top-tier contemporary music to broader audiences.

Highlights of the Episode

• A career-spanning setlist featuring tracks from 2025’s Higher, including the current Grammy nominee “It Takes a Woman.”
• Renditions of soul-infused staples such as “Cold” and “You Should Probably Leave.”
• Backing band led by Stapleton’s wife, Morgane, on harmony vocals, delivering the signature six-piece sound that defines his stadium shows.

How to Watch

• Streaming Platform: KPBS Passport (member benefit for $60/year)
• Supported Devices: Web browsers, smartphones, tablets, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, Chromecast.

Membership activation grants on-demand access to this episode and an expanding library of PBS content, reinforcing the value of public media subscriptions for music fans.