Songwriters Special Beginning in season 5 (1980), Austin City Limits introduced its Songwriters Special, which remained in use until season 34 (2008–2009). The first Songwriters Special included performances by Willie Nelson, Floyd Tillman, Hank Cochran, Red Lane, Whitey Shafer, and Sonny Throckmorton.
Songwriters Special Beginning in season 5 (1980) Austin City Limits introduced its Songwriters Special which remained in use until season 34 (2008–2009) The first Songwriters Special included performances by Willie Nelson Floyd Tillman Hank Cochran Red Lane Whitey Shafer and Sonny Throckmorton