In 1971,Ringo Starrcalled for peace and unity on his single It Dont Come Easy.

It is always a thrill to play the Ryman and this time we are going country!

Starr shared in a statement.

CBS presents RINGO & FRIENDS AT THE RYMAN, a two-hour special celebrating the music and legacy of Ringo Starr through the lens of country music, airing Monday, March 10 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S. (live and on-demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).  Pictured: Ringo Starr and Billy Strings.  Photo: Tibrina Hobson/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Ringo Starr and Billy Strings perform at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.Tibrina Hobson/CBS

T Bone [Burnett, producer] has put together a great show.

It was two nights of peace, love and country music.

Starr was joined by a host of country figures for the two-night event.

Artists also took the stage solo, with White covering Dont Pass Me By and Tuttle covering Octopuss Garden.

Burnett co-produced Starrs latest album,Look Up, with Daniel Tashian.