Ringo Starr’s Ryman shows in January 2025 generated extensive coverage, with multiple guest appearances and a CBS TV special tied to the performances. Below is a concise update based on recent reporting.
Key highlights
- Two sold-out Ryman performances (January 14–15, 2025) featured Ringo performing material from Look Up, Beatles-era covers, and collaborations with a star-studded guest list, including Billy Strings, Jack White, Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Mickey Guyton, Brenda Lee, and more [Relix: Ringo Starr Enlists Help From Billy Strings, Emmylou Harris, Jack White, Sheryl Crow and More at Ryman Auditorium, Announces Grand Ole Opry Debut; People: Ringo Starr Brings Out More Stars for Epic Nashville Shows: 'The Coolest Man'].
- The performances were part of promoting Look Up, Ringo’s country-leaning album produced with T Bone Burnett, and the shows were billed as Ringo & Friends at the Ryman, culminating in large collaborative moments on songs like With a Little Help From My Friends [Relix; People; Live for Live Music].
- A CBS special titled Ringo & Friends at the Ryman captured the performances and behind-the-scenes moments, with a broadcast planned for CBS and Paramount+ in 2025, featuring many participating artists and additional performances [CBS/Paramount materials; CBS-related coverage in Ryman context; Live for Live Music].
- Rehearsal footage and behind-the-scenes content were released around the same time, highlighting the collaboration process with Burnett and the guest artists, and underscoring the cross-genre appeal of the project [American Songwriter; CBS special coverage; Relix article excerpts].
What this means for “latest news”
- The Nashville Ryman run was a major, media-intensive event in early 2025, generating several feature articles, performance clips, and a TV special. If you’re looking for the absolute latest updates beyond February 2025, the next steps would be to check CBS press materials and major music outlets for any subsequent broadcasts, anniversary re-airings, or additional live-residency announcements related to Ringo’s Ryman performances.
Would you like me to pull the most recent items from specific outlets (e.g., CBS press, Relix, People) and summarize any new developments since mid-2025, with citations? If you prefer, I can also compile a short timeline of the Ryman engagements and guest appearances.