Ringo Starr taps Jack White, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, Emmylou Harris, more for country concert special
Some of the proceeds will benefit Los Angeles wildfire relief.
Ringo Starr released Look Up, his new country album, this past Friday, and he’ll put a country spin on more of his catalog and some Beatles favorites, including “Boys,” “Act Naturally,” “Yellow Submarine,” “Don’t Pass Me By,” and “It Don’t Come Easy,” for an upcoming concert special, Rolling Stone reports. Ringo and Friends at the Ryman will be taped Tuesday and Wednesday (1/14-1/15) at the Nashville venue, and feature Jack White, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, Rodney Crowell, Mickey Guyton, Emmylou Harris, Sarah Jarosz, Jamey Johnson, Brenda Lee, Larkin Poe, Molly Tuttle, and The War on Drugs. It’ll air on CBS and Paramount+ this spring, exact date tbd.
The setlist is also expected to include a big group rendition of “With a Little Help From My Friends,” and proceeds from its release will benefit the American Red Cross’ Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts.
“I’m excited to hear my songs done in a country vein and to play with this incredible group of musicians,” Ringo says. “It will be two nights of peace, love and country music.”
Ringo will also be going on tour with his All Starr Band in June, including an NYC show at Radio City Music Hall on June 13. See all dates below.
Jack White also joined another Beatle, Paul McCartney, onstage during his Corona Capital set in November.
RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND: 2025 TOUR DATES
June 12 Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
June 13 New York City, NY – Radio City Music Hall
June 15 Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann
June 17 Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap
June 18 Greensboro, NC – Tanger Center
June 20 Hollywood, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
June 21 Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound
June 22 St Augustine, FL – The St Augustine Amphitheater
June 24 Tuscaloosa, AL – Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
June 25 Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
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