The two sang a spirited duet of Willie's standard concert opener while the city's skyline twinkled in the distance. Willie released "Whiskey River" on his 1973 album,

While performing at Austin City Limits, Chris Stapleton welcomed Willie Nelson to the stage for special performance.

Willie Nelson made a surprise appearance, performing with Chris Stapleton at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.

On Friday, Willie Nelson joined Chris Stapleton on the stage at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Nelson was not listed as an artist to perform at ACL, which was a nice surprise for the audience. Weekend 2 of the festival wrapped up with Stapleton headlining Friday and will continue through the weekend.

Weekend two of Austin’s ACL Fest is happening now, and Chris Stapleton had a surprise guest for his Friday night (10/11) headlining set. He brought out Willie Nelson for “Whiskey River” — a song that they previously performed together at Nelson’s 2023 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — and “Bloody Mary Morning.

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AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin legend made a surprise appearance at the Austin City Limits (ACL) music festival Friday night.

Willie Nelson is getting ready to release 153rd album, Last Leaf On The Tree. On Friday (Oct. 11), the 91-year-old songwriting legend joined Chris Stapleton during the country musician’s Austin City Limits set for two songs.