Remarkably, Ringo Starr played a new stage Friday night. Six-plus decades into his career, Starr made his debut this weekend on the so-called “show that made country music famous” – the Grand Ole Opry.

Emmylou Harris surprised Ringo Starr onstage during his concert at the Ryman and asked if he would come play at the Opry.

Spry for a man in his mid-80s, Starr strolled onto the stage wearing head-to-toe black except for a large, silver Western belt buckle and a substantial white cowboy hat that he promptly bumped against the microphone by accident. He removed it almost immediately. Starr received a standing ovation as soon as he walked on stage.