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.

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

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.

"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."