Ringo Starr is the subject of a two-hour CBS concert special. The celebration of the legacy of the 84-year-old The Beatles legend through the lens of country music will air this spring, with proceeds from an all-star performance of “With a Little Help From My Friends” going to the American Red Cross and those impacted by the Los Angeles fires. Ringo & Friends at the Ryman will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ in the United States, via THR.
It is taping this week on Tuesday and Wednesday (January 14-15) at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tenn., following the release of the music icon’s country album called Look Up, He will perform songs from that album, along with solo songs and The Beatles classics. “It is always a thrill to play the Ryman, and this time we are going country!” he said in a statement. “T Bone has put together a great show.
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.” Find out who will be performing and appearing in the special… Jack WhiteSheryl CrowBrenda LeeRodney CrowellEmmylou HarrisMickey GuytonSarah JaroszJamey JohnsonBilly StringsThe War and TreatyLarkin PoeMolly Tuttle Additional guest artists will be announced at a later date!
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