Austin City Limits continues its landmark 51st season with a pair of highly anticipated tapings in July. The genre-spanning artistry of indie outfit The Marías and the chart-topping country-pop flair of Kelsea Ballerini will light up the iconic Moody Theater on July 8 and 10, respectively.

The Marías: Psychedelic Soul Comes to ACL (July 8)

Bursting onto the scene with their cinematic debut Cinema in 2021, The Marías have since gained acclaim for their hypnotic fusion of jazz, psychedelia, funk, and lounge. The duo, fronted by Puerto-Rican-born, Atlanta-raised María Zardoya and LA-based Josh Conway, alongside Jesse Perlman (guitar) and Edward James (keys) weaves a musical tapestry rich in smoke-velvet vocals, nostalgic horns, and jazz-fueled percussion.

Their ACL debut comes on the heels of Submarine, their sophomore album and a reflective return to the hazy indie rock roots first hinted at in their 2017 EP Superclean. Described by Josh as the “bookend to their trilogy”, Submarine explores solitude’s lonely beauty and evokes a vivid, almost filmic exploration of human emotion. Fans caught them this spring, lighting up Coachella and ACL Fest; now ACL fans get the full immersive live experience.

Kelsea Ballerini: Country Pop Trailblazer Takes on ACL (July 10)

Country music’s shining star, Kelsea Ballerini, makes her ACL debut on July 10, showcasing songs from her fifth studio album, Patterns. A decade after her breakthrough with The First Time, which spawned three consecutive No. 1 singles by a debut female artist, Ballerini has built an impressive résumé: seven chart-toppers, 36 RIAA certifications, multiple Grammy nods, and induction into the Grand Ole Opry at just 25.

Her 2024 album Patterns debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart and hit No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Produced with Alysa Vanderheym and featuring stars like Noah Kahan, Patterns earned critical praise and award nominations for tracks like “Cowboys Cry Too,” which snagged Globe Music Event nominations.

Fresh off her headlining arena tour, Ballerini is poised to deliver one of the most compelling country performances ACL has staged.

How to Attend

Tapings for both artists will take place at ACL Live at The Moody Theater, 310 W. 2nd St., Austin. Free taping-pass announcements will go live approximately one week ahead via ACLTV’s Instagram, Facebook, and X channels. Episodes are slated for broadcast this fall as part of Season 51 on PBS.

Stay tuned to ACLTV’s socials for taping pass giveaways and more.