Grand Ole Opry, Ringo Starr and Emmylou Harris

Ringo Starr to make Grand Ole Opry debut after surprise invite by Emmylou Harris at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
When Harris asked, Starr paused, laughed and replied, "When is that, July?" Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Harris answered: "February," to which he replied,
Legendary rocker turned country gets Grand Ole Opry invite
Per Taste of Country, the former Beatles drummer, who recently released his country album “Look Up” — will headline a show at the Ryman. He was surprised on stage with the invite by Grand Ole Opry member Emmylou Harris. “When is that, July?” Starr said. “I’d love to. It’s an honor and a pleasure. Thank you.”
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Ringo Starr agrees to debut at Grand Ole Opry in February
Starr will make his Opry debut on February 21 at the Grand Ole Opry House as part of the Opry’s ongoing 100th Anniversary celebration. Starr kicked off his sold-out two-night show (Jan. 14-15) at the Ryman Auditorium Tuesday night, to celebrate his new country album, Look Up.
Ringo Starr Is Making His Grand Ole Opry Debut
On the heels of his new country album Look Up, the former Beatles drummer will play the Nashville institution in February
Ringo Starr taps Jack White, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, Emmylou Harris, more for country concert special
Ringo will also be going on tour with his All Starr Band in June, including an NYC show at Radio City Music Hall on June 13. See all dates below. Jack White also joined another Beatle, Paul McCartney, onstage during his Corona Capital set in November.
Ringo Starr Is Making His Grand Ole Opry Debut Next Month
Tuesday night in Nashville, Emmylou Harris invited famed Beatles drummer Ringo Starr to make his Grand Ole Opry debut in February.
Music legend gravitates toward country, will perform at Grand Ole Opry
Ringo Starr, center right, was invited by Emmylou Harris, center left, to make his Grand Ole Opry debut in February 2025. The ...
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Rock legend ready for Nashville milestone after country album: ‘An honor and a pleasure’
The former Beatle was formally welcomed to Nashville by Alabama native Emmylou Harris at the Ryman Auditorium.