Beyoncé has officially saddled up for her Cowboy Carter era, kicking off her much-anticipated world tour with a spectacular opening night at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The 32-date trek, spanning nine cities, is a bold celebration of Black artistry in country music, reimagined through Beyoncé’s visionary lens.
The show delivered a genre-bending setlist blending new anthems like “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “Blackbiird” with signature hits such as “Formation” and “Crazy in Love.” Special nods to American musical heritage were woven throughout the performance, including covers of “Jolene” and a moving “Star-Spangled Banner” snippet.
The Cowboy Carter album, released in March 2024, made history, landing Beyoncé her first Album of the Year Grammy win. Featuring collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Shaboozey, and Post Malone, it redefined country music’s boundaries and highlighted its diverse roots.
Initially delayed due to California wildfires, the tour’s launch marks Beyoncé’s triumphant return to the stage after her record-breaking Christmas Day halftime show. With soaring vocals, flawless choreography, and genre-defying energy, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour is shaping up to be one of her most personal — and groundbreaking — artistic statements yet.