Ringo Starr Invited To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut

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Emmylou Harris surprising Ringo Starr onstage at the Ryman Auditorium. Photo: Courtesy of Beautiful Day Media

Ringo Starr was surprised by Emmylou Harris with an invitation to make his Grand Ole Opry debut last night (Jan. 14) during the first of his two sold-out headlining shows at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium in support of his new country album, Look Up.

The multi-Grammy winner and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will make his debut on Feb. 21 as part of the Opry’s ongoing 100-year celebration.

When Harris asked, Starr pretended to think about it and teasingly replied, “When is that, July?” Harris answered, “February,” to which he enthusiastically said, “I’d love to. It’s an honor and a pleasure. Thank you.”

“What an honor that after all the extraordinary music he has made and all the incredible history he’s been a part of, Ringo Starr will be making his Opry debut during this, the Opry’s milestone 100th year,” shared Dan Rogers, Executive Producer, Grand Ole Opry. “It’s going to be a night like no other.”

Starr will return to the Ryman Auditorium stage tonight (Jan. 15) for his second show.

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