Ringo Starr left Elton John's Wembley Stadium show in 1975 with the singer's own mother for a relatable reason, the Beatle tells 'The Sunday Times.'

Look Up is his first for six years and his first to reflect his long-held love of country since way back in 1970, when he cut Beaucoups Of Blues in Nashville. In a new interview with the Sunday Times,

Country, rock hall of famers, modern stars joined icon Ringo Starr at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium to celebrate the release of his album 'Look Up.'

Ringo Starr discussed his “emotional” connection to country music, revealed some favorite country artists at a Nashville press event to promote his new album, 'Look Up,' and his shows at the Ryman.

Produced by T. Bone Burnett, the album showcases Ringo's finest work in decades, supported by a stellar lineup

During one of his two nights performing at the Ryman, Ringo Starr was surprised by Emmylou Harris who invited the former Beatles drummer to make his Grand Ole Opry.

Ringo Starr welcomed a treasure trove of artists to Nashville's Ryman Auditorium to help him celebrate his new country album, Look Up.

Country, rock hall of famers, modern stars joined icon Ringo Starr at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium to celebrate the release of his album 'Look Up.'

Jack White, Mickey Guyton, Brenda Lee and more joined the rock icon as he showcased his musical catalog, including his new country album, for upcoming TV special

Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings and Alison Krauss are among the guests on Starr's T Bone Burnett-produced country set.

"We met Johnny Cash on the last gig the Beatles did, in San Francisco," Ringo Starr says today. "That was the last time we did gigs, and Johnny was there to see us off." Starr, 84, remembers it vividly,

Credit: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic/Getty Images Ringo Starr releases a new album ... Much of Look Up is written by T Bone Burnett, who is also interviewed and made some interesting observations ...