Beyoncé was recently announced as a performer at the NFL Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game's halftime show. The game will be broadcast live on Netflix on December 25, 2024, and will be played at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
The upcoming performance will be the singer's third NFL Halftime show performance.
The announcement of the singer's inclusion as the performer on the game's Halftime show has sent fans into a tizzy, with many speculating that the halftime show is a prelude to a full tour, as exemplified by the tweets quoted below:
"Oh you serious. The tour coming yall fr."
"Oh you must be serious then if you tweeted. Tour dates ???" one netizen questioned.
""WHEN BEYONCE USES THAT HALFTIME PERFORMANCE TO PROMOTE THE TOUR OMG WE ARE SO BACK." another netizen exclaimed.
"Hmm it’s looking like everybody is getting a hug from me for Christmas. Beyoncé is about to announce that tour real soon. Gotta have my priorities in order." one fan added.
"Beyoncé is going to announce something after this performance. Either a tour or something regarding act iii. The voices in my head are telling me." another fan speculated.
"Beyoncé giving us a peek of the Cowboy Carter tour on Christmas is INSANE", one commentor speculated on the name of the tour.
Beyoncé released her album, Cowboy Carter, in 2024
Beyoncé released her latest studio album, Cowboy Carter, on March 29, 2024. The album charted at the top spot on Billboard 200, Canada, UK, and Switzerland, among others. The album has so far gained gold certifications in the UK and Canada.
The singer elaborated on the album in her announcement on her official Instagram page on March 19, 2024:
"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. But, because of that experience, I did a deeper dive into the history of Country music and studied our rich musical archive. It feels good to see how music can unite so many people around the world-"
Beyoncé continued:
"-while also amplifying the voices of some of the people who have dedicated so much of their lives educating on our musical history. The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations that were put on me. act ii is a result of challenging myself, and taking my time to bend and blend genres together to create-"
The singer continued:
"-this body of work. I have a few surprises on the album, and have collaborated with some brilliant artists who I deeply respect. I hope that you can hear my heart and soul, and all the love and passion that I poured into every detail and every sound. I focused on this album as a continuation of RENAISSANCE…"
The singer continued:
"I hope this music is an experience, creating another journey where you can close your eyes, start from the beginning and never stop. This ain’t a Country album. This is a “Beyoncé” album. This is act ii COWBOY CARTER, and I am proud to share it with y’all!"
The singer's new album is her first new album since 2022's Renaissance. The singer toured across 2023 and 2024 in support of Renaissance. The tour remains the second most popular pop tour to date, after Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.