Ringo Starr, 84, Receives Major Career Honor

Ringo Starr is about to mark a new career first.

The 84-year-old musician and drummer for The Beatles was recently invited to make his debut at the Grand Ole Opry House as it marks its 100th Anniversary celebration.

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While performing the first of two sold-out shows at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 14 in support of his new country album Look Up, Starr received a special invitation from Opry member Emmylou Harris.

While Harris joined Starr on stage, she asked if the legendary musician would give his first-ever Grand Ole Opry performance next month.

After pretending to mull over the decision, Starr gladly agreed, stating, "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," Opry Executive Producer Dan Rogers said in a statement to Parade. "It’s going to be a night like no other."

On Tuesday, it was announced that Starr's performances at the Ryman Auditorium this week will air in a two-hour special on CBS and Paramount+ in the spring.

The special, titled Ringo & Friends at The Ryman, which will include appearances from music legends Sheryl Crow, Rodney Crowell, Mickey Guyton, Sarah Jarosz, Brenda Lee, Larkin Poe, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, and more.

Additionally, "proceeds from a one-time, all-star performance at The Ryman of 'With a Little Help from My Friends,' will support the American Red Cross and those impacted by the California wildfires," according to a CBS press release.

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