Host Kelly Krause sits down with Austin City Limits executive producer Terry Lickona, who has been at the helm of the iconic series since 1978, for a conversation about the enduring power of great music—and the rare magic of building something that never loses its soul.

For nearly five decades, Terry has helped shape the longest-running music series in television history, introducing audiences to legendary artists and tomorrow's stars alike. He reflects on the show's remarkable history, why its format has remained intentionally timeless, how ACL has touched generations of music fans, and what makes an ACL Live taping one of the most coveted milestones in an artist's career. They also explore the art of spotting talent before the rest of the world catches up and why human curation still matters in an algorithm-driven age.

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