Country Hall of Famers Bill Anderson, Charlie McCoy, Don Schlitz, Connie Smith were featured at a special Grand Ole Opry event kicking off year 100.

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.”

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.”

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.

The British Invasion will include a Ringo Starr performance at the Grand Ole Opry. The former Beatle was recently invited to make his Opry debut. The invitation came Tuesday, when he played the first of two sold-out headlining shows at the history-rich Ryman Auditorium in support of his new country album,