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New York Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Beyoncé's ‘Cowboy Carter' Tour has city folks going country at MetLife Stadium: concert review
'This ain't Texas,' Beyoncé declares at the beginning of 'Texas Hold 'Em,' her hoedown hit that topped both the pop and country charts last year. But it sure did feel like it at the first of the superstar's five 'Cowboy Carter' Tour shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on Thursday night. Beyoncé may have not been able to change the weather on a rainy, unseasonably cold night, but the power of the pop goddess was on display in the sea of cowboy hats, boots and other Western wear that the Beyhive giddied on up in — even with their rain ponchos. 5 Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Tour will return to MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday. Mason Poole via PictureGroup/Shutterstock Surely, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs or Morgan Wallen never made it look so country so close to the big city at MetLife. But this was a different, more diverse kind of country — the kind that Beyoncé frontiered with her groundbreaking 'Cowboy Carter' LP that finally won her that Album of the Year Grammy in February. And while it may have been hard to imagine Country Bey rocking a stadium like she did on the 'Renaissance' Tour in 2023 or the 'Formation' Tour in 2016, she was still the Queen B. And she immediately established that she was not going to be roped in by any genre with the 'Cowboy Carter' opener 'American Requiem.' 'They used to say I spoke 'too country'/And the rejection came, said I wasn't 'country 'nough,'' the Houston-born diva sang with snarl in her twang. Of course, that was a reference to Beyoncé apparently not being 'welcomed' when she performed 'Daddy Lessons' with the Chicks at the 2016 Country Music Association Awards. That experience inspired 'Cowboy Carter,' and when she performed that country ditty from her 'Lemonade' album on Thursday night, she had reclaimed country on her own terms. 5 Beyoncé performed songs from her Grammy-winning 'Cowboy Carter' album at MetLife Stadium. Mason Poole via PictureGroup/Shutterstock And as an African-American woman taking the genre back to its black roots, she made a powerful early statement when she went from her 'Cowboy Carter' cover of The Beatles' 'Blackbird' to 'The Star-Spangled Banner' to 'Freedom.' This was Beyoncé's America. And the flag that has been a motif throughout the 'Cowboy Carter' era let you know. The 43-year-old singer made the stadium feel like a saloon on intimate 'CC' numbers such as 'Alligator Tears' and 'Just for Fun,' and 'Flamenco' took some Destiny's Child-esque harmonies to folky territory, complete with a flamenco dancer. 5 Beyoncé took MetLife Stadium to the rodeo on Thursday night in the first of five shows on her 'Cowboy Carter' Tour. Mason Poole via PictureGroup/Shutterstock But there was also spectacle when Beyoncé rode a mechanical bull on 'Tyrant' and a giant horseshoe through the air on her remake of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene.' And the visuals that the Beyhive has been clamoring for? Well, they were here on video screens during interludes. The New York crowd especially loved it when Beyoncé lit a cigar with the Statue of Liberty. While the nearly three-hour show was heavy on 'Cowboy Carter,' Beyoncé also delivered chart-topping classics such as 'Crazy in Love' and 'Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)).' And she revisited other early solo hits that have been missing from her recent tour, including 'Irreplaceable,' which took the crowd back with a stadium singalong, and 'If I Were a Boy,' which inspired one of her best vocals of the night. 5 Beyoncé featured both of her daughters — Blue Ivy, 13, and Rumi, 7 — during her 'Cowboy Carter' concert. Mason Poole via PictureGroup/Shutterstock 5 Beyoncé performed for nearly three hours, from early hits such as 'Crazy in Love' and 'Irreplaceable' to 'Texas Hold 'Em.' Julian Dakdouk via PictureGroup/Shutterstock Another vocal highlight was 'Daughter,' which showcased Beyoncé's classical chops when she took on the Italian aria 'Caro Mio Ben.' Her crystalline voice soared through the cold night air. Naturally, there was also dancing in a 'Renaissance' section that took it from the barnyard back to the ballroom and featured Bey's 13-year-old daughter Blue Ivy re-creating her mom's 'Deja Vu' dance break. But 7-year-old daughter Rumi was the star on 'Protector,' taking the stage to a big applause in a white fur coat — matching the one that Beyoncé wore to keep warm in temps that were in the 40s. She may be country, but she's still a diva.
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Beyoncé fans brawl after concert: kicking, buckin' and shoving on night one of ‘Cowboy Carter Tour'
This ain't Texas — but that didn't stop fans from buckiin' each other after Beyoncé's show at her first stop during her 'Cowboy Carter Tour.' Fans in Los Angeles were caught on camera shoving and kicking each other after an argument turned violent in the VIP lounge area of SoFi Stadium on Monday, April 28. Beyoncé's tenth concert tour kicked off in Inglewood, Calif., last night — and the 'Texas Hold 'Em' singer, 43, did not disappoint. Advertisement 9 Beyoncé performing during night one of 'Cowboy Carter Tour.' Julian Dakdouk via PictureGroup/Shutterstock The international superstar's oldest daughter, Blue Ivy, 13, performed as her famous mom's backup dancer for her second tour in a row, and she wasn't the only Carter kid in the show. Beyoncé surprised the audience by bringing out her youngest daughter, Rumi, 7, for a touching moment while singing 'Protector.' Advertisement Rumi's other half, her twin brother, Sir, did not make an appearance. The Album of the Year Grammy winner — which Beyoncé finally won earlier this year for her eighth studio album, 'Cowboy Carter' — wowed L.A. concertgoers by giving them a nearly three-hour performance, which included 39 songs. However, the show didn't stop when the stage lights turned off, as seen in the chaotic video on TMZ published only hours after the first stop on her tour ended. 9 Beyoncé shares a sweet moment with Blue Ivy, 13, and Rumi, 7. Julian Dakdouk via PictureGroup/Shutterstock Advertisement 9 Beyoncé and Rumi Carter. ShotbyNYP / BACKGRID 9 Beyoncé during 'Cowboy Carter Tour.' Julian Dakdouk via PictureGroup/Shutterstock In the clip, two people are seen yelling at each other as friends attempt to defuse the situation. One fan, dressed in a denim outfit with white cowboy boots and a matching cowboy hat, puts their hand in another woman's face, which only seems to antagonize the group even more. Advertisement That's when all hell breaks loose. 9 Beyoncé performing in Inglewood, Calif., at SoFi Stadium on Monday, April 28. Mason Poole via PictureGroup/Shutterstock 9 Beyoncé performing in Inglewood, Calif., at SoFi Stadium on Monday, April 28. ShotbyNYP / BACKGRID The female wearing a two-piece denim ensemble reaches over and knocks the white cowboy hat off the other person's head as the fan begins walking away from the argument. The two-piece woman takes it to the extreme by then pushing a nearby female dressed in a red shirt who goes flying on her stomach down the arena floor. Individuals from both groups jumped in as more people began pushing, kicking and failing about. 9 The Grammy winner performing on tour. Mason Poole via PictureGroup/Shutterstock 9 Beyoncé in a red cowboy outfit during her 'Cowboy Carter Tour.' ShotbyNYP / BACKGRID Advertisement 9 Beyoncé on night one of her 'Cowboy Carter Tour.' ShotbyNYP / BACKGRID It's unclear how the physical altercation ended as the video cuts off with multiple Beyoncé fans on the ground while others are trying to separate the groups fighting. The Post reached out to the Los Angeles Police Department for comment. If you missed the show, don't fret because Beyoncé is just getting started on her 32 stadium shows during her historic tour. Advertisement The 35-time Grammy winner has four more concerts in L.A. and will make several stops throughout the US before heading to Europe. Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter Tour' ends at Allegiant Stadium in Los Vegas on July 26.
New York Post
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Beyoncé brings daughters Blue Ivy, 13, and Rumi, 7 on stage at first ‘Cowboy Carter Tour' show
A family of superstars. Beyoncé kicked off her 'Cowboy Carter Tour' at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Monday night with surprise appearances by her daughters Blue Ivy, 13, and Rumi Carter, 7. Blue joined her famous mom, 43, on stage throughout the nearly 3-hour show, after having been a backup dancer on Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour in 2023. 11 Beyoncé with her daughters on the first night of her Cowboy Carter Tour. Julian Dakdouk via PictureGroup/Shutterstock 11 Beyoncé on her Cowboy Carter Tour. Mason Poole via PictureGroup/Shutterstock Rumi, meanwhile, made her first-ever stage appearance during Bey's performance to 'Protector.' The song comes from the 'Cowboy Carter' album and features Rumi's vocals. In a social media clip, Rumi held Beyoncé's hand as she waved to the crowd with a big smile on her face. Rumi then gave her mom a big hug as Blue Ivy stood behind the pair on stage. 'Beautiful job, baby,' Beyoncé told her youngest daughter. 11 Blue Ivy Carter performs on the Cowboy Carter Tour on April 28. Creat1ve/Twitter 11 Beyonce with her three kids. After the 'Protector' performance, a montage appeared on the screen of Beyoncé and her three children, including Rumi's twin brother Sir, 7. The music icon shares her kids with husband Jay-Z. Beyoncé opened her concert with 'Ameriican Requiem' and then ran through the rest of her 36-song setlist, including hits like 'Formation,' 'Cuff It' and 'Crazy in Love.' 11 Beyoncé on the opening night of her Cowboy Carter Tour in Inglewood, Calif. Julian Dakdouk via PictureGroup/Shutterstock 11 Blue Ivy, Jay-Z and Rumi at the 2025 Super Bowl. John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock The show featured spangled banner acapella performance with Jimi Hendrix's guitar solo, multiple moments flying through the audience on a horseshoe and car, a color-changing LED dress during her performance to 'Daughter,' and more. Near the end of the night, Beyoncé said on stage, 'I have the best fans in the world. I love you so much. We worked so hard to make this as perfect as we could for y'all. I hope y'all had fun.' 11 Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Blue Ivy Carter at the 2025 Grammy The Recording Academy 11 Blue Ivy, Beyonce on the Renaissance World Tour. WireImage for Parkwood Beyoncé has four more shows at SoFi Stadium through May 9. She'll visit more cities including Chicago, London, Atlanta and her native Houston, before wrapping the tour in Las Vegas on July 26. The 'Halo' singer announced her tour dates after her first-ever Album of the Year win at the 2025 Grammys in Feb. 11 Beyonce wins the 2025 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. John Salangsang/Shutterstock 'It's been many, many years,' she said as she accepted the award for 'Cowboy Carter.' 'I just feel very full and very honored,' she added. 11 Beyonce with her daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi. beyonce instagram 11 Beyonce with her kids. Ivy Park Beyoncé's last tour grossed nearly $580 million across 39 cities. Blue Ivy was a backup dancer for the songs 'My Power' and 'Black Parade' on the Renaissance Tour. 'She told me she was ready to perform, and I told her no,' Bey said in her concert documentary 'Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.' She later changed her mind and gave Blue Ivy a permanent position on the stage. The teenager also performed with Beyoncé at her 2024 Christmas Day NFL halftime performance.
