Beyoncé to Make Live Debut of ‘Cowboy Carter’ Tracks at NFL Christmas Game
By Jake Beardslee ·
November 18, 2024
In a highly anticipated announcement, Netflix revealed that music superstar Beyoncé will take the stage as the halftime performer for the Christmas Day game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans. The event is set to take place at NRG Stadium in Beyoncé's hometown of Texas. Aaron E. Martinez / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
According to Netflix, the performance will likely feature songs from Beyoncé's critically acclaimed album Cowboy Carter, which earned her a staggering 11 Grammy nominations earlier this month. This marks the first time the singer will perform tracks from the album live, following its release in March. Robert Hanashiro / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Beyoncé shared a teaser video on her social media accounts, giving fans a glimpse of what's to come. The clip shows her dressed in a cowboy outfit, catching a football while standing on the hood of a rose-covered 1967 Cadillac DeVille, set to the tune of her song "Ameriican Requiem." @beyonce / Instagram
The NFL game, which will be streamed on Netflix, is part of the platform's foray into sports and live programming. The event follows on the heels of a recent boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which was marred by streaming issues. Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
