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What Makes a Legacy Act’s ACL Fest Set Work for a Festival Crowd

What Makes a Legacy Act’s ACL Fest Set Work for a Festival Crowd

Explore the strategic art of how legendary musicians tailor their marathon shows for the unique, multi-generational environment of a festival like ACL.
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Young says Rangers need more athleticism and youth

Young says Rangers need more athleticism and youth

Texas Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young addressed the media today
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What an ACL Fest Lineup Can Suggest About an Artist’s Touring Cycle

What an ACL Fest Lineup Can Suggest About an Artist’s Touring Cycle

An ACL Fest lineup is more than a list of bands—it's a roadmap to the next year in music. Here’s how to decode it.
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Touring Choices That Can Shape an ACL Fest Performance

Touring Choices That Can Shape an ACL Fest Performance

Discover the key behind-the-scenes decisions about setlists, production, and pacing that determine if an artist's ACL Fest set soars or flops.
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Today in Boston Celtics history: Chuck Cooper, Brad Lohaus, Art Williams born

Today in Boston Celtics history: Chuck Cooper, Brad Lohaus, Art Williams born

Today in Boston Celtics history, Chuck Cooper was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1926
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How ACL Fest’s Two-Weekend Format Can Highlight an Artist’s Catalog Depth

How ACL Fest’s Two-Weekend Format Can Highlight an Artist’s Catalog Depth

In an era of viral singles, Austin City Limits stands apart, demanding that artists bring more than just one hit to its iconic stage.
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Why Chemistry-Driven, Stripped-Back Sets Can Work at ACL Fest

Why Chemistry-Driven, Stripped-Back Sets Can Work at ACL Fest

An analysis of why Austin City Limits' unique environment often favors bands with authentic chemistry over those with high-dollar stage production.
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What George Strait’s 2021 ACL Fest Headline Set Meant for Texas Country Fans

What George Strait’s 2021 ACL Fest Headline Set Meant for Texas Country Fans

When George Strait headlined ACL Fest, it was more than just a concert; it was a cultural moment for Austin's country music fans.
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Why Local Flavor Matters Even on a Superstar-Heavy ACL Fest Bill

Why Local Flavor Matters Even on a Superstar-Heavy ACL Fest Bill

Even with huge headliners, a festival's local artists are its true soul, offering discovery, community, and a unique identity you can't find anywhere else.
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Robert Earl Keen’s Longtime Guitarist Received an ALS Diagnosis. Texas Music Is Rallying

Robert Earl Keen’s Longtime Guitarist Received an ALS Diagnosis. Texas Music Is Rallying

Benefit concerts and tribute songs have been popping up for musician Rich Brotherton, who has performed live and in the studio with Keen and Patty Griffin
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MLB roundup: Astros blank A's, capture AL West title

MLB roundup: Astros blank A's, capture AL West title

By Field Level Media Sep 28 (Field Level Media) - Rookie Lucas Spence ripped a two-run triple to highlight a four-run third inning, helping the Houston Astros celebrate the American League West title with a 9-0 victory over the Athletics on Sunday in West Sacramento, Calif.
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The State of the Rangers 40 Man Roster

The State of the Rangers 40 Man Roster

Checking in on where the Rangers’ 40 man roster currently stands