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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour is Off to a
Record-Breaking Start

by Damon West
| May 18, 2025 11:53 am CDT

Beyoncé lassoed fans into a dazzling spectacle as she launched her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour on April 28 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The three-hour performance, packed with 39 songs, bold visuals, and enough denim to outfit a rodeo, marked the superstar’s return to the stage with a genre-blending celebration of country, soul, and her Southern roots.

One of the night’s most emotional moments came when Beyoncé performed her chart-topping ballad “Irreplaceable” live for the first time in years, prompting the entire stadium to sing along, hands waving in the air like a collective heartbreak revival.

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Beyoncé at Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago

True to form, Beyoncé went big: she rode a gold mechanical bull, danced with fierce precision during “II Hands II Heaven,” and soared above the crowd while belting out her reimagined version of “Jolene.” Fans were also treated to sweet family moments, including her 7-year-old daughter Rumi’s onstage debut during “Protector.”

Beyoncé wrapped up her five-date stop in Los Angeles with a staggering $55 million gross, marking it as the largest reported single-venue engagement by a female artist, according to Billboard.

The 32-date tour continues across the U.S. and Europe, with hometown shows in Houston on June 27 and 29 at NRG Stadium. Other major stops include East Rutherford, NJ (May 22, 24, 25) and Las Vegas (July 25–26).

With Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé isn’t just crossing genres; she’s redefining them.