Samara Joy Makes ‘Austin City Limits’ Debut: Watch This Preview
Samara Joy will make her debut on Austin City Limits, premiering on PBS on November 1.
Her national tour continues into 2026. The 2025 NAACP Image Award winner and five-time Grammy-winning artist will perform on PBS stations nationwide.
Against all odds and all genres, Samara is that rare jazz singer who won a Grammy for best new artist. Hers is a voice from the past, but also the future … a voice that comes along once in a lifetime.
ACL executive producer Terry Lickona praises Joy's unique voice. Backed by her touring band, Joy performs songs from her latest studio album Portrait and her breakthrough album Linger Awhile.
Author's summary: Samara Joy debuts on Austin City Limits with a unique voice.