Ringo Starr Is Going Country: Listen To His New Single 'Time On My Hands'

Ringo Starr is going country! On Friday (October 18), he announced a country album titled Look Up and shared its first single, "Time On My Hands."

The album marks Starr's first country album in 50 years and was co-written with T Bone Burnett, Billy Swan and Bruce Sugar.

“I’ve always loved country music. And when I asked T Bone to write me a song, I didn’t even think at the time that it would be a country song – but of course it was, and it was so beautiful.” the Beatles star said in a statement. “I had been making EPs at the time and so I thought we would do a country EP - but when he brought me nine songs I knew we had to make an album! And I am so glad we did. I want to thank, and send Peace & Love, to T Bone and all the great musicians who helped make this record. It was a joy making it and I hope it is a joy to listen to.”

“I have loved Ringo Starr and his playing and his singing and his aesthetic for as long as I can (or care to) remember. He changed the way every drummer after him played, with his inventive approach to the instrument. And, he has always sung killer rockabilly, as well as being a heartbreaking ballad singer," Burnett added. "To get to make this music with him was something like the realization of a 60-year dream I’ve been living. None of the work that I have done through a long life in music would have happened if not for him and his band. Among other things, this album is a way I can say thank you for all he has given me and us.”

Look Up is slated for a January 10, 2025 release and features artists including Billy Strings , Allison Krauss , Molly Tuttle and more. Listen to "Time On My Hands" and see the full track list below.

Ringo Starr Look Up Track List

1. ‘Breathless’ (featuring Billy Strings)

2. ‘Look Up’ (featuring Molly Tuttle)

3. ‘Time On My Hands’

4. ‘Never Let Me Go’ (featuring Billy Strings)

5. ‘I Live For Your Love’ (featuring Molly Tuttle)

6. ‘Come Back’ (featuring Lucius)

7. ‘Can You Hear Me Call’ (featuring Molly Tuttle)

8. ‘Rosetta’ (featuring Billy Strings and Larkin Poe)

9. ‘You Want Some’

10. ‘String Theory’ (featuring Molly Tuttle)

11. ‘Thankful’ (featuring Alison Krauss)