Thousands attempted to prove their knowledge of Austin City Limits by watching the video and taking the quiz below. One lucky winner won a trip for two to Austin, a two night hotel stay, and tickets to an Austin City Limits taping. Congrats to George Comstock of Placentia, California who took home the big prize. Congrats also to the runners-up who received a Neko Case "Live from Austin" DVD, and a Johnny Cash "Live from Austin" CD.

Grand Prize Winner: George Comstock

Runners-Up: George Herbert, Darci Sturge, Douglas Turner, Timothy Wilshire


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#1. This Texas Legend recorded the Pilot Episode of Austin City Limits in 1975, and has since appeared on the show over 15 times.
Answer: Willie Nelson
#2. This legendary country musician appeared on Austin City Limits 3 times and was once a bass player for Buddy Holly.
Answer: Waylon Jennings
#3. This country music icon, known as "The Man in Black," was once quoted as saying that his 1987 ACL taping was the best performance he had ever done on television.
Answer: Johnny Cash
#4. In what year was the current Austin skyline backdrop introduced onto the set of Austin City Limits?
Answer: 1982
#5. In 1989, Los Lobos made their first ACL appearance; they were joined onstage by their mentor "The Squeezebox King." Who is this legend?
Answer: Flaco Jimenez
#6. What famed songwriter and founding member of the Byrds graced the ACL stage in 1985?
Answer: Roger McGuinn
#7. This legendary musician appeared on ACL in 1998 and was handpicked by the late Woody Guthrie's family (along with Wilco) to write the music for his newly discovered songs.
Answer: Billy Bragg
#8. In a 1988 taping, Dwight Yoakum teamed with this country musician to perform the song "The Streets of Bakersfield."
Answer: Buck Owens
#9. In 2004, this artist became the first to ever tape an ACL episode at the ACL Festival, and was joined onstage by Ryan Adams & Doyle Bramhall II.
Answer: Sheryl Crow
#10. This famous country band was joined onstage in 2001 by the lead singer's father, the legendary, Lloyd Maines. They have appeared on ACL twice and will soon make their third appearance in this current season.
Answer: Dixie Chicks
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