Ringo Starr, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville

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.
Ringo Starr plays Nashville to help raise money for wildfire victims, gets invited to Opry
Country, rock hall of famers, modern stars joined icon Ringo Starr at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium to celebrate the release of his album 'Look Up.'
Rock legend’s turn to country music gets him Grand Ole Opry invite
That’s right, after a recent show, Starr was surprised on stage by Grand Ole Opry member Emmylou Harris, who gave him the invite to play the Opry. “I’d love to,” Starr said. “It’s an honor and a pleasure. Thank you.”
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 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.
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
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.”
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."
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