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ACL Presents: Americana Music Festival 2012 - Preview

AUSTIN CITY LIMITS presents selected performances from the Americana Music Festival, the best in American roots music. Hosted by Jim Lauderdale, the program features the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin, Alabama Shakes, Lifetime Achievement Honoree Bonnie Raitt and more. 11/10/2012

Preview Length 00:30 Premiere: 11/10/12

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