Beyoncé brings “COWBOY CARTER” to Netflix NFL halftime show with Blue Ivy And More

The 2025 Super Bowl halftime show could have some competition after Beyoncé transformed NRG Stadium into an unforgettable all-white rodeo on Christmas (December 25).

During the game between the Texans and the Ravens in her hometown of Houston, Bey dominated the entire room and delivered a breathtaking performance that turned the gridiron into a concert venue. The spectacle began with Bey, dressed all in white, sitting on a white horse and serenading listeners with “16 Carriages” – marking the first live performance of a COWBOY CARTER Rail.

She was then joined by country stars Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts and Brittney Spencer for a harmonious cover of The Beatles’ “Blackbird.” The group’s seamless harmonies were reminiscent of Bey’s girl group days in Destiny’s Child.

Beyonce Bowl — Beyonce, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy backstage on December 25, 2024 in Houston, TX

As she took the show to the court, Bey wore a white leotard and matching chaps, where she delivered a high-energy rendition of “Ya Ya” – which is nominated for a Grammy in the Best Americana Performance category. The surprises kept coming as she was joined by Shaboozey for “Spaghetti” and Post Malone for their collaboration “Levi’s Jeans,” performed in front of a truck clad in jeans.

Bey was also joined by nearly 200 members of Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band — the pride of Houston’s public HBCU — who brought their signature energy and precision to the performance.

Before there’s another big hit Cowboy CarterBey said: “It is a great honor to be in Texas now. It’s only right that we host Texas Hold ‘Em in Texas for the first time.” Cheers erupted as Blue Ivy Carter took the field with her mother in a full-blown rodeo routine – a throwback to the first time The Grammy-nominated teenager joined her mother on stage for the first time during the rodeo festival Renaissance Tour.

Beyoncé and Blue Ivy — Beyoncé performs with daughter Blue Ivy during the halftime show for the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas.

Before ending her performance, Bey performed Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” while traveling in a vintage car, followed by rodeo legends including: cowgirl Melanie Rivera, bull riding legend Myrtis “Jackie Robinson of Rodeo” Dightman Jr., Miss Rodeo Texas Princess 2004 and 2015, Nikki Woodward and Ja’Dayia Kursh, Arkansas’ first Black Rodeo Queen.

Bey ended the set with an ethereal climb up the court. “Merry Christmas! God bless you all. Thank you!” She told her fans who were watching from everywhere.

Watch Beyoncé’s full performance above and read what fans had to say about Christmas with Cowboy Carter below: