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Ringo Starr personified a grizzled cowboy singing the blues for a star-studded celebration of his country-influenced latest studio album "Look Up" at Ryman Auditorium this week.

The artist who skyrocketed to fame as the drummer for The Beatles in 1960s England drew capacity crowds of music icons and passionate fans alike for the two-night event.

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T Bone Burnett — co-writer and producer of "Look Up" and also a celebrated fountain of American musical inspiration — joyfully stood side-stage as an emcee during the 20 songs performed in two hours on Wednesday night.

The event proved to capacity crowds of music icons and passionate fans alike that Starr has elevated the act of getting by with a little help from his friends.

Artists who took the stage including electric guitar wizard Jack White, Country Music Hall of Famers Paul Franklin, Emmylou Harris and Brenda Lee, award-winning and critically-acclaime