Legendary Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was asked to make his Grand Ole Opry debut next month. Starr attended the Opry Tuesday night, where his friend and Opry member Emmylou Harris asked him on stage if he would come back again next month to play the Grand Ole Opry for the first time.

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.”

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

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.