The Rodeo Kicks Off in Los Angeles

Beyoncé has officially launched her highly anticipated “Cowboy Carter” tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles [2]. This marks the beginning of a 32-date journey spanning nine global cities [2], offering fans the first immersive experience of her latest musical project.

‘Cowboy Carter’: A Celebration of Black Roots in Contry Music

The “Cowboy Carter” tour arrives a little over a year after the release of Beyoncé’s eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter” [2]. the album is a sprawling exploration of the Black origins of country music, featuring covers of iconic songs like “Blackbird” and “Jolene,” and collaborations with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Shaboozey, and Post Malone [2].

Tour Proclamation and debut Performance

Beyoncé initially announced the tour in Febuary, following a delay due to the Los Angeles wildfires [2]. However, fans got a sneak peek of “Cowboy Carter” during a Christmas Day performance at the Texans-Ravens NFL game [2]. The halftime show included a medley of songs from the album, with appearances by Shaboozey and Malone, and drew 27 million U.S.viewers on Netflix [2].

Chart-Topping Success and Grammy Recognition

The albumS release in March 2024 was preceded by the surprise drop of two singles, “Texas hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages” [2]. “Texas Hold ‘Em” quickly became a hit, debuting at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to achieve this milestone [2]. Earlier this year, she won three of her 11 Grammy nominations for the project, including the coveted Album of the Year, marking her first win in the category [2].

news/beyonce-set-list-every-song-played-cowboy-carter-tour-1236380629/">

I just feel very full and very honored. It’s been many, many years. I just want to thank the Grammys, every songwriter, every collaborator, every producer, for all of the hard work.

Beyoncé, during her acceptance speech