Beyoncé Owns the NFL Halftime Stage with “Cowboy Carter” Debut Performance

Beyoncé turned Christmas Day into her personal rodeo, stealing the show during halftime of the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game with a jaw-dropping performance. Streaming live on Netflix, the Queen Bey made history as she performed tracks from her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter for the first time ever. She made her grand entrance on a white horse, belting out her hit “16 Carriages,” and it was pure magic.

Netflix dubbed the show the “Beyoncé Bowl” on social media, with the streaming giant pulling out all the stops for the NFL’s Christmas Day doubleheader. Fans at the stadium were given glowing wristbands, which turned the performance into a light-filled spectacle. The streaming platform even got in on the humor, changing its bio to “roasted by beyoncé 12.24.24” after her Christmas Eve promo video teased Netflix’s previous live-streaming hiccups.

Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé’s first dive into country music, dropped earlier this year and became an instant smash, topping both the Billboard Hot 200 and Top Country Albums charts. She’s the first Black woman to lead the latter list and racked up 11 Grammy nominations, including nods for Album of the Year and Record of the Year.

But Beyoncé wasn’t the only musical moment of the day. Mariah Carey kicked off the holiday vibes with her iconic All I Want for Christmas Is You during a pre-recorded performance earlier in the day. Beyoncé’s halftime moment was the perfect capstone to the festive doubleheader, leaving fans buzzing with admiration.

Beyoncé’s 2024 was a banner year, not just in music but also in family milestones. She attended the premiere of Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King with her daughter, Blue Ivy, who stars as Kiara in the animated feature. “I’m just so proud of her,” Beyoncé gushed during an interview, calling Blue Ivy’s voice work “beautiful.”

With her Netflix takeover and groundbreaking music milestones, Beyoncé has once again proven why she’s a global icon. Did Beyoncé’s halftime show top your Christmas highlights, or do you have another favorite moment? Let us know what you think and drop your comments below!