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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.”

The British Invasion will include a Ringo Starr performance at 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