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Ringo Starr to Host Country-Themed Concert Special
Ringo Starr is set to bring together an impressive lineup of artists, including Jack White, Sheryl Crow, and Billy Strings, for a concert special titled Ringo and Friends at the Ryman. This event will take place in Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium on January 14 and 15, and aims to highlight Starr’s music with a touch of country influence. A portion of the proceeds from the concert will be directed toward California wildfire relief efforts.
Starr expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, “I’m excited to hear my songs done in a country vein and to play with this incredible group of musicians. It will be two nights of peace, love, and country music.”
Recently, Starr released a new country album titled Look Up, produced by T Bone Burnett. Burnett highlighted Starr’s significant contributions to the genre, noting that several of his performances with the Beatles can be categorized as country songs, referencing tracks like “Matchbox,” “Honey Don’t,” and more. He remarked, “There is not a single person in the world who has generated more goodwill than Ringo Starr,” underscoring Starr’s longstanding connection to country music.
The upcoming concert special will feature Starr performing selections from his new album alongside beloved classics from his Beatles repertoire and solo career, such as “Boys,” “Act Naturally,” “Yellow Submarine,” “Don’t Pass Me By,” and “It Don’t Come Easy.” In addition, the program will include an all-star performance of “With a Little Help From My Friends,” with proceeds benefiting the American Red Cross to assist in wildfire relief efforts. This special will also be available for streaming on Paramount+, although the exact air date has yet to be confirmed.
Moreover, Starr shared with Rolling Stone that his appreciation for country music began in his childhood, sparked by the films of cowboy star Gene Autry. He reminisced about watching Autry in the movies and recalled the thrill of hearing him sing, which instilled a lasting love for the genre in him.
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