Ringo Starr, Grand Ole Opry and Emmylou Harris

Ringo Starr to make Grand Ole Opry debut after surprise invite by Emmylou Harris at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium
During one of his two nights performing at the Ryman, Ringo Starr was surprised by Emmylou Harris who invited the former Beatles drummer to make his Grand Ole Opry.
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Photo courtesy Beautiful Day Media On Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, Ringo Starr commenced the first of two sold-out nights on the Ryman Auditorium stage
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.
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Ringo Starr is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on Feb. 21. He received his invitation from his friend and Opry member Emmylou Harris on Tuesday while performing onstage at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
Ringo Starr Set to Make His Grand Ole Opry Debut
"I'd love to," said Ringo Starr when asked to make his Grand Ole Opry debut. "It's an honor and a pleasure. Thank you."
Ringo Starr will make Grand Ole Opry debut during 100th anniversary celebrations
Performing in support of his new country album 'Look Up' Starr was invited to make his debut on the Grand Ole Opry by Emmylou Harris.
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
On the heels of his new country album Look Up, the former Beatles drummer will play the Nashville institution in February
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The former Beatle was formally welcomed to Nashville by Alabama native Emmylou Harris at the Ryman Auditorium.
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