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Express Tribune
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Beyonce makes history with 'Cowboy Carter'
Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over USD400 million in revenue, Live Nation said in a statement on Monday, citing a Billboard story. As per Reuters, the Cuff It singer has also become the highest-grossing Black artist of all time and the highest-grossing R&B artist of all time, Live Nation added. Additionally, the 43-year-old performer has made history as the first woman and American act to have two different tours earning over $400 million. According to NME, Beyonce's 2023 Renaissance trek – previously named one of the highest-grossing tours of all time – amassed USD579 million across 56 shows. In late April, the singer launched the Cowboy Carter tour in Los Angeles, rolling through Texas Hold 'Em and other country hits while sharing the stage with her two daughters. Last Saturday, Beyonce finished the record-breaking tour in Las Vegas with special appearances from her husband, rapper Jay-Z, her former R&B girl group, Destiny's Child, and country singer Shaboozey. Throughout her tour, the 16 Carriages vocalist has paid homage to Black American contributions to country music, specifically honouring Black performers, some of whom are featured in the Cowboy Carter album. Beyonce has spoken candidly about not feeling welcomed in the country genre despite her Texas roots, after she became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Her performance at the Country Music Association Awards in 2016 received notable backlash, including racist comments across social media from those saying her songs were not real country music. There were 32 sold-out stadium shows across North America, the UK, and Europe that grossed over $400 million, according to Live Nation. By contrast, pop singer Taylor Swift earned over $2 billion for her Eras tour that spanned from March 2023 to December 2024, becoming the highest-grossing tour ever.
RTÉ News
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' becomes highest-grossing country tour ever
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour has become the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over $400 million in revenue. The Cuff It singer has also become the highest-grossing Black artist of all time and the highest-grossing R&B artist of all time, Live Nation confirmed in a statement. Additionally, the 43-year-old performer has made history as the first woman and American act to have two different tours earn over $400 million. In late April, the singer launched the Cowboy Carter tour in Los Angeles, rolling through Texas Hold 'Em and other country hits while sharing the stage with her two daughters. Last Saturday, Beyoncé finished the record-breaking tour in Las Vegas with special appearances from her husband, rapper Jay-Z, her former R&B girl group, Destiny's Child, and country singer Shaboozey. Throughout her tour, the 16 Carriages vocalist has paid homage to Black American contributions to country music, specifically honoring Black performers, some of whom are featured in the Cowboy Carter album. Beyoncé has spoken candidly about not feeling welcomed in the country genre despite her Texas roots, after she became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Her performance at the Country Music Association Awards in 2016 received notable backlash, including racist comments across social media from those saying her songs were not real country music. There were 32 sold-out stadium shows across North America, the UK, and Europe that grossed over $400 million, according to Live Nation. Pop singer Taylor Swift earned over $2 billion for her Eras tour that spanned from March 2023 to December 2024, becoming the highest-grossing tour ever.
News18
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Beyonce's ‘Cowboy Carter' Becomes Highest-Grossing Country Tour With $400 Million
The record-breaking Cowboy Carter tour made Beyonce the highest-grossing Black artist ever and the top-grossing R&B artist of all time. Beyonce has done it again and this time, she scripted history. Her Cowboy Carter tour has officially become the highest-grossing country tour of all time with more than $400 million of income, according to a statement by Live Nation, citing a Billboard. The musical sensation, known for her pop and R&B hits, has now taken over country music and she is doing it on her own terms. The portal reported that this record-breaking tour also made Beyonce the highest-grossing Black artist ever and the top-grossing R&B artist of all time. And no, that is not all. Beyonce is now the first woman and the first American act to have two different tours each cross the $400 million mark in a historical achievement. Cowboy Carter Tour Beyonce kicked off the Cowboy Carter tour in Los Angeles in April and later travelled across North America, the UK and Europe, enthralling fans with her performance in sold-out stadiums in 32 cities. During the shows, fans were treated to a mix of songs, with the pop artist performing hits like Texas Hold 'Em and other country hits, including 16 Carriages, all while sharing the stage with her daughters. It was not just a concert but a celebration of culture and music. The singer wrapped up the tour in Las Vegas last Saturday with a final show which had her husband Jay-Z, Destiny's Child and country singer Shaboozey in surprise appearances, adding to the vibe of the unforgettable night that it was. Throughout the tour, Beyonce made the most of it to shed light on the forgotten contributions of Black artists to country music, specifically honouring them, some of whom are also featured in the 'Cowboy Carter" album. Beyonce's Country Music Well, Beyonce's journey into country music has not been easy. Back in 2016, her performance at the Country Music Awards sparked a wave of criticism, with many making racist comments across social media saying that her songs were not really country music. Fast forward to 2025, she won the Grammy for Best Country Album and proved her talent. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour earned over $2 billion and holds the record for the highest-grossing tour ever. It spanned from March 2023 to December 2024. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Straits Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Beyonce's Cowboy Carter becomes highest-grossing country tour ever, earning over $514m
Find out what's new on ST website and app. Beyonce performs at her European Cowboy Carter tour in London on June 5. LOS ANGELES - American pop star Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over US$400 million (S$514 million) in revenue, concert organiser Live Nation said in a statement on July 28, citing a story from Billboard magazine. The Cuff It (2022) singer has also become the highest-grossing black artiste of all time and the highest-grossing R&B artiste of all time, Live Nation added. Additionally, the 43-year-old performer has made history as the first woman and American act to have two different tours earning over US$400 million with her Renaissance World Tour in 2023. Beyonce launched the Cowboy Carter tour in Los Angeles on April 28, rolling through Texas Hold 'Em (2024) and other country hits while sharing the stage with her two daughters - Blue Ivy, 13, and Rumi, eight. She also has a twin son Sir, eight, with her husband, American rapper Jay-Z, 55. Beyonce finished the record-breaking tour in Las Vegas on July 26 with special appearances from Jay-Z; her former R&B girl group, Destiny's Child; and American country singer Shaboozey. There were 32 sold-out stadium shows across North America, Britain and Europe that grossed over US$400 million, according to Live Nation. By contrast, American pop singer Taylor Swift earned over US$2 billion for her Eras tour that spanned from March 2023 to December 2024, becoming the highest-grossing tour ever. Throughout her tour, Beyonce has paid homage to black American contributions to country music, specifically honouring black performers, some of whom are featured in the Cowboy Carter album (2024). The 16 Carriages (2024) vocalist has spoken candidly about not feeling welcomed in the country genre despite her Texas roots, after she became the first black woman to win Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards in February. Her performance at the Country Music Association Awards in 2016 received notable backlash, including racist comments across social media from those saying her songs were not real country music. REUTERS
Business Times
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Times
Beyonce's ‘Cowboy Carter' becomes highest-grossing country tour ever
[LOS ANGELES] Beyonce's Cowboy Carter tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all time with over US$400 million in revenue, Live Nation said in a statement on Monday (Jul 28), citing a Billboard story. The Cuff It singer has also become the highest-grossing Black artist of all time and the highest-grossing R&B artist of all time, Live Nation added. Additionally, the 43-year-old performer has made history as the first woman and American act to have two different tours earn over US$400 million. In late April, the singer launched the Cowboy Carter tour in Los Angeles, rolling through Texas Hold 'Em and other country hits while sharing the stage with her two daughters. Last Saturday, Beyonce finished the record-breaking tour in Las Vegas with special appearances from her husband, rapper Jay-Z, her former R&B girl group, Destiny's Child, and country singer Shaboozey. Throughout her tour, the 16 Carriages vocalist has paid homage to Black American contributions to country music, specifically honouring Black performers, some of whom are featured in the Cowboy Carter album. A NEWSLETTER FOR YOU Friday, 2 pm Lifestyle Our picks of the latest dining, travel and leisure options to treat yourself. Sign Up Sign Up Beyonce has spoken candidly about not feeling welcomed in the country genre despite her Texas roots, after she became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Her performance at the Country Music Association Awards in 2016 received notable backlash, including racist comments across social media from those saying her songs were not real country music. There were 32 sold-out stadium shows across North America, the UK, and Europe that grossed over US$400 million, according to Live Nation. By contrast, pop singer Taylor Swift earned over US$2 billion for her Eras tour that spanned from March 2023 to December 2024, becoming the highest-grossing tour ever. REUTERS
