Beyoncé released ‘Cowboy Carter’ album one year ago: A look back
It’s been one year since Beyoncé released her eighth studio album, “Cowboy Carter.” Here’s a look back at the album’s impactful year.
- Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour begins April 28th in Los Angeles, with fans anticipating special moments and guests.
- Fans hope to see Blue Ivy Carter perform, along with potential appearances from collaborators like Post Malone and Shaboozey.
- Beyoncé’s wardrobe changes are highly anticipated, with a unique styling team assembled.
- Fans are excited to see if Beyoncé incorporates viral TikTok mashups and line dances into the show.
Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour will kick off in matter of days, and the Beyhive is buzzing with excitement in anticipation of how the singer will translate the groundbreaking album to the stage.
In true Beyoncé fashion, few details have been revealed about her upcoming Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour, which is set to kick off April 28 in Los Angeles. However, that isn’t stopping fans from dreaming up special moments and surprise guests they hope to see at the concert.
From possible collaborations to nostalgic reunions, fans have been voicing their wish lists online.
Ahead of her SoFi Stadium debut, here’s a look at what they’re hoping to see on the “Cowboy Carter” stage.
Blue Ivy and other special guests
One of the most hoped for special guests is Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy Carter. In 2023, an 11-year-old Blue Ivy made her tour debut, dancing to “My Power” and “Black Parade” alongside her mom and fellow dancers during the Renaissance World Tour in Paris. She also appeared during Beyoncé’s NFL halftime show on Christmas Day.
That performance at the the Texans-Ravens game may have given fans a glimpse into the upcoming tour. During the show, she brought out many notable guests including her “Cowboy Carter” collaborators Post Malone, Shaboozey and “Blackbiird” vocalists Reyna Roberts, Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer and Tiera Kennedy.
One fan said, “I’m hoping to see Miley Cyrus or Shaboozey pop out.” Another fan wrote, “I’m hoping to see Destiny’s Child, but that’s wishful thinking.”
During the halftime show she also brought out a number of other guests, such as bull-riding legend Myrtis Dightman Jr., known as the “Jackie Robinson of Rodeo”; Miss Rodeo Texas Princess 2004 and Miss Rodeo Texas 2015 Nikki Woodward and many more. Beyoncé’s longtime dance captain Ashley Everett made her return, and fans hope she will appear again during the concert.
Beyoncé’s spectacular wardrobe changes
Of course, every Beyoncé show is a spectacle of music and fashion. And many fans are not only excited to unleash their own creativity and wear their best “Cowboy Carter” concert looks, but they are also waiting to see just how Beyoncé delivers her looks onstage.
During Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour, she reportedly donned over 140 unique outfits with the help of her stylists Shiona Turini, Julia Sarr-Jamois, Karen Langley and KJ Moody. And given the Western and equestrian influences of the album, her outfits will likely be a huge component of the concert.
Recently, Beyoncé’s mom Tina Knowles announced that Beyoncé’s former stylist Ty Hunter would be joining the team for this tour.
“So happy to have my bonus son (Ty Hunter) working with us on the tour after all of these years,” she wrote. “We added him to the team a month ago! We are so blessed to have a talented team of Super Star Stylist!”
‘Cowboy Carter’ TikTok mash-ups
As this is Beyoncé’s first country album, many fans are interested to see how she brings the music and culture to the stage. It will be fascinating to see which other songs in her catalogue she chooses to perform with the genre-bending album.
Many fans have already created several mash-ups of her music, and they have been making the rounds on social media. Plus, Beyoncé is known to throw in a viral moment or two in her sets.
One fan wrote, “I’ve been loving the mash-ups I hear on TikTok, and I really want to hear the ‘Tyrant’ mash-up with ‘All Night’ from her ‘Lemonade’ album. I think it’s so interesting and great how we can combine two completely different songs from different genres but the same artist.”
Line dancing and other viral dances
“Cowboy Carter” has also birthed many viral dances and line dances since it was released March 29, 2024. Undoubtedly, fans are hoping to see Beyoncé perform her hit “II Hands II Heaven,” which became a viral dance and internet sensation after a fan paired a snippet of the song to Drea Kelly’s dance moves. Beyoncé even busted out the dance moves at one point, and it’s a matter of time before fans see if she’ll incorporate them into her set.
One X user wrote, “Every time I hear “II Hands II Heaven” I imagine how it’ll sound hearing Beyonce sing it at the concert.”
Additionally, line dancing is not only a huge part of Southern and Western culture, but it has also become linked with this album. Fans might recall Beyoncé’s single “Texas Hold ‘Em” taking the internet by storm with many creating line dances to the tune.
Moreover, songs like “Boots on the Ground” by Douglas Furtick, also known as 803 Fresh, and its corresponding line dance have been taking over social media with many grabbing their boots and handheld fans. This makes for the perfect cultural backdrop for Beyoncé’s country showcase, and it’ll be interesting to see if she incorporates any of these moments or moves.
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network’s Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
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