Beyoncé is set to hit the road once again, confirming her highly anticipated Cowboy Carter tour.
Details confirmed about Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour
The announcement was subtly revealed through Netflix, where fans noticed an update at the end of her Beyoncé Bowl special, now reading: Cowboy Carter Tour.
Although the official tour dates and locations have yet to be revealed, the news immediately sent fans into a frenzy. The Cowboy Carter album, which serves as Act II of Beyoncé’s Renaissance trilogy, has been in the works for over five years.
In an Instagram post, Beyoncé shared that the project was inspired by past experiences where she felt unwelcome in a particular genre, a reference many believe alludes to country music.
“This album has been over five years in the making. It was born out of an experience that I had years ago where I did not feel welcomed … and it was very clear that I wasn’t,” she stated.
Beyoncé initially planned to announce the tour in mid-January but postponed the reveal out of respect for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
Now, with the news confirmed, fans are eagerly awaiting ticket sale information.
Beyoncé’s dominance as a touring powerhouse
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour will be her second global trek in three years, following the record-breaking Renaissance World Tour.
The 2023 tour became the highest-grossing tour by a female artist in history, generating an astonishing $461.2 million in revenue, surpassing Madonna’s Sticky & Sweet Tour from 2008-2009, which held the record at $408 million.
Her performances at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium also set a new benchmark for female artists, grossing over $16.5 million across two nights.
The Cowboy Carter tour is expected to further solidify Beyoncé’s status as one of the most successful touring artists of all time.
Given the Renaissance Tour’s impact, industry insiders anticipate another sell-out run, with Beyoncé likely to incorporate elaborate visuals, intricate choreography, and stunning production elements.