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.

Tuesday night in Nashville, Emmylou Harris invited famed Beatles drummer Ringo Starr to make his Grand Ole Opry debut in February.

Ringo Starr, center right, was invited by Emmylou Harris, center left, to make his Grand Ole Opry debut in February 2025. The former Beatle has a new country album, and two sold-out shows at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. (Courtesy photo/Beautiful Day Media) Ringo Starr is playing the Grand Ole Opry.

Country Hall of Famers Bill Anderson, Charlie McCoy, Don Schlitz, Connie Smith were featured at a special Grand Ole Opry event kicking off year 100.

The British Invasion will include a Ringo Starr performance at the Grand Ole Opry.

And that has paid off in one of the greatest honors a country performer can get, an invite to play the Grand Ole Opry. Per Taste of Country, the former Beatles drummer, who recently released his country album “Look Up” — will headline a show at the Ryman.