Beyoncé and Blue Ivy appear on stage at NFL Halftime Show

If you asked for a visual, she gave a performance. Beyoncé just made her long-awaited live debut as Cowboy Carter on stage at Netflix’s NFL halftime show game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Lovells, aka the Beyoncé Bowl. Bey played the role like a true Texan, bringing in special guest stars such as Shabouzi, Post Malone, and her own daughter Blue Ivy.

Bey swayed to the beat of “16 Carriages,” “Jolene,” “Levi’s Jeans,” “Texas Hold’em,” and “SWEET ★ HONEY ★ BUCKIIN’.” But no cowboy really wears clothes without boots and a hat. The singer relied on an all-white bodysuit and matching wide-brimmed suit styled with chaps and the signature sash she wears on her album Cowboy Carter. cowboy hat.

During the show, Beyoncé brought out her 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. Ivy has extensive rehearsal experience during Icon’s 2023 Renaissance World Tour, during which Blue frequently took to the stage.

Beyoncé previously turned to Stetson to channel her cowgirl roots in 2024. For example, she wore the same brand’s cowboy hat at the 66th Grammy Awards and the 2024 Super Bowl, and her appearance at Lure’s fall/winter 2024 show was also talked about. February. Many of her Cowbow Carter visuals (she gave us a few, but we still want more!) also feature a Stetson hat, including the album cover and the “Texas Hold’em” single photoshoot has been.

At the end of the performance, which featured dozens of dancers, Beyoncé announced on Instagram a surprise drop scheduled for January 14th. Fans have speculated about a new tour or the release of the Renaissance-era third act, which was initially introduced as a three-parter, with Cowboy Carter being the second act. Only time will tell.