Fresh off winning album of the year at the Grammys Beyoncé has announced tour dates for "Cowboy Carter". This news comes right after her big win at the prestigious award show. The tour will support her recent LP "Cowboy Carter".
Pop Icon Beyoncé Set to Embark on 22-Show Stadium Tour Across North America and Europe
The superstar made the tour announcement public on Monday. The "Cowboy Carter" tour is scheduled to kick off in Los Angeles on April 28. It includes 22 shows across eight cities. Notably the tour will have international stops in London and Paris. The tour is set to conclude on July 11 in Atlanta. Ticket presales are scheduled to begin on February 11 with general sales starting on February 14 through Beyoncé's official website.
Beyoncé simply posted a tour poster on Instagram with city names and a caption saying "She coming."
"Cowboy Carter" Tour Marks Beyoncé's Return to Stage After Successful Renaissance World Tour
This upcoming tour is Beyoncé's first since the 56-date Renaissance World Tour in 2023. The Renaissance tour was a massive success selling 580 million dollars worth of tickets. Similar to the "Renaissance" tour the "Cowboy Carter" tour is expected to be elaborately staged. "Renaissance" tour drew inspiration from retro dance styles and had a sci-fi visual theme. A New York Times review compared it to Fritz Lang’s ‘Metropolis’ and the documentary ‘Paris Is Burning.’
Tour Announcement Delayed Due to California Wildfires Last Month
The announcement of the "Cowboy Carter" tour was initially planned for January 14. Beyoncé had teased this date on social media after a Christmas NFL game performance. The teaser imagery featured Beyoncé with an American flag on a horse similar to the "Cowboy Carter" album art. This imagery led fans to believe a tour announcement was imminent. However Beyoncé postponed the announcement due to the devastating wildfires in areas around Los Angeles. Simultaneously her BeyGood Foundation announced a 2.5 million dollar donation for families displaced by the fires in Altadena.
"Cowboy Carter" Album Celebrated for Genre Exploration and Grammy Wins
"Cowboy Carter" was initially anticipated as Beyoncé's country music project. Critics have praised it as a wide-ranging exploration of American pop music history. It incorporates various genres beyond just country. Jon Pareles from The Times noted the album's approach to categories stereotypes and formulas.
The album secured three Grammy awards on Sunday. This brought Beyoncé's total Grammy count to 35. She holds the record for most Grammy wins by any artist. She is also the most nominated individual with 99 nominations.
Tour Cities and Ticket Information for "Cowboy Carter" Announced
The initial cities for the Cowboy Carter & The Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour were revealed via an Instagram post early Monday. The announced cities include Los Angeles Chicago New York London Paris Houston Atlanta Washington D.C. and Las Vegas.
Several ticket presales will occur before the general sale on February 14 at 12 p.m. ET. Fans can also explore ticket options from third-party sellers like StubHub VividSeats and SeatGeek.
"Cowboy Carter" Album Achieves Grammy Recognition
Beyoncé received Grammys for Album of the Year for “Cowboy Carter” along with best country album and country duo/group performance.
Past Grammy Nominations and Album of the Year Win for Beyoncé
This Grammy win for “Cowboy Carter” marks Beyoncé's first album of the year Grammy. It is a significant achievement after four previous nominations in the same category. Beyoncé expressed feeling "very full and very honored" upon accepting the award. She thanked collaborators and Los Angeles firefighters who presented her the award. This was part of tributes to the city's wildfire recovery.
Earlier in the ceremony Beyoncé also won best country album which she seemed surprised by.
Inspiration Behind "Cowboy Carter" Album Rooted in Genre Backlash
Beyoncé shared on Instagram that "Cowboy Carter" was inspired by negative reactions she faced when she first ventured into country music. This is largely believed to stem from the 2016 Country Music Association Awards. Viewers criticized her performance of "Daddy Lessons" with The Chicks. Critics felt she did not belong in the genre. Defenders argued these attacks were racially motivated highlighting exclusion in country music.
Despite "Texas Hold ‘Em" becoming the first song by a Black woman to reach No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart Beyoncé did not receive a CMA Award nomination in 2024. This sparked similar sentiments to the earlier CMA Awards controversy.
Beyoncé's supporters have also pointed to previous instances where she seemed to be passed over for the album of the year Grammy. In 2023 she became the most awarded artist in Grammys history with 32 wins at that time. However her album "Renaissance" lost album of the year to Harry Styles’ “Harry’s House”.
Prior to "Cowboy Carter" and "Renaissance" Beyoncé received album of the year nominations for “I Am... Sasha Fierce” (2010) “Beyoncé” (2015) and “Lemonade” (2017). When Adele won album of the year in 2017 she praised Beyoncé and questioned what Beyoncé needed to do to win the award.
Beyoncé is only the fourth Black woman to win album of the year. Natalie Cole Whitney Houston and Lauryn Hill were the others.
Four Shows Scheduled at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey
The “Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour” will include four performances at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford NJ. These shows are scheduled for May 22 24 25 and 28.
Christmas Performance Offered Preview of "Cowboy Carter" Live
These tour shows will not be the first live performances of "Cowboy Carter" songs. Beyoncé performed an eight-song set at the Ravens-Texans game in December 2024. This performance included "16 Carriages" "Jolene" and "Texas Hold ‘Em". Her daughter Blue Ivy also performed with her during "Texas Hold ‘Em".
Fan Testimonials Highlight Beyoncé's Live Performance Quality
A Beyoncé fan who attended the ‘Renaissance Tour’ in 2023 described being "starstruck" for the first 15 minutes of her performance. The fan noted Beyoncé looks like her photos and her voice has improved over her career.
Ticket Purchase Options for "Cowboy Carter" Tour
Tickets for the upcoming Beyoncé shows can be purchased on sites like Vivid Seats. The official on-sale date for the ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ is Friday Feb. 14.
Vivid Seats is a secondary ticket marketplace. Prices might vary based on demand. They offer a guarantee for secure transactions and ticket delivery before the event.
Setlist from Christmas Performance Hints at Tour Content
The Ravens-Texans Christmas 2024 game performance provides a glimpse into what to expect on the "Cowboy Carter" tour. The setlist included:
- "16 CARRIAGES"
- "Blackbird" (The Beatles cover) (with Tanner Adell Brittney Spencer Tiera Kennedy & Reyna Roberts)
- "YA YA"
- "MY HOUSE"
- "LEVII’S JEANS" (with Post Malone)
- "Jolene" (Dolly Parton cover)
- "TEXAS HOLD ‘EM"
"Cowboy Carter" Album Features Diverse Genres and Guest Artists
The 27-track "Cowboy Carter" album spans country R&B pop rock soul and Hip-Hop. It features guest appearances from Willie Nelson Dolly Parton Paul McCartney Stevie Wonder and others. The album reached No. 1 in 24 countries and received widespread praise. It won Album of the Year Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 2025 Grammys.
Album highlights include "16 CARRIAGES" "TEXAS HOLD ‘EM" and "DAUGHTER". "YA YA" which samples "Son Of A Preacher Man" is also a standout track.
"Cowboy Carter" is the second in a trilogy of albums following the dance-focused "Renaissance".
"Cowboy Carter" Tour Dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| April 28 | Inglewood CA | SoFi Stadium |
| May 1 | Inglewood CA | SoFi Stadium |
| May 4 | Inglewood CA | SoFi Stadium |
| May 7 | Inglewood CA | SoFi Stadium |
| May 15 | Chicago IL | Soldier Field |
| May 17 | Chicago IL | Soldier Field |
| May 22 | East Rutherford NJ | MetLife Stadium |
| May 24 | East Rutherford NJ | MetLife Stadium |
| May 25 | East Rutherford NJ | MetLife Stadium |
| May 28 | East Rutherford NJ | MetLife Stadium |
| June 5 | London England | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| June 7 | London England | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| June 10 | London England | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| June 12 | London England | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| June 19 | Saint-Denis France | Stade de France |
| June 21 | Saint-Denis France | Stade de France |
| June 28 | Houston TX | NRG Stadium |
| June 29 | Houston TX | NRG Stadium |
| July 4 | Washington D.C. | Northwest Stadium |
| July 7 | Washington D.C. | Northwest Stadium |
| July 10 | Atlanta GA | Mercedes Benz Stadium |
| July 11 | Atlanta GA | Mercedes Benz Stadium |