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.

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

As the long winter nights drag on, there's a little country light at the end of the tunnel as the Grand Ole Opry unveils the beginnings of its momentous 100th birthday celebrations. Kicking off the year with its annual winter retreat to its original home of the 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, 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.

On the heels of his new country album Look Up, the former Beatles drummer will play the Nashville institution in February