She coming … to Chi-town!
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter is set to bring her “Cowboy Carter” tour to Chicago, and along with the powerful performance, fans can look forward to some unique concert traditions.
The Grammy-winning singer will perform her “Cowboy Carter” concert at Soldier Field for a total of three nights. Beyoncé will launch her first show in the Windy City on May 15, and the remaining shows will take place May 17 and May 18 on the same stage.
She first debuted the highly anticipated show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. She performed a total of five shows there on April 28, May 1, May 4, May 7 and May 9. The concerts proved to be groundbreaking spectacle filled with fashion, different music genres and most notably country music and politics.
Here are some traditions fans should look out for as they arrive at Soldier Field.
Beyoncé’s team chooses ‘Rodeo Queen’ before the show
A fun tradition that has taken shape ahead of Beyoncé’s shows is her publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, selecting the best-dressed fan and crowning them “rodeo queen” for a standout Western-inspired outfit. During the Los Angeles leg of the tour, Schure would stroll through the pit areas and choose a winner ahead of the show. And fans have been looking forward to this friendly competition each night. At the fifth and final show, Schure surprised the crowd by announcing that this time, the winner was chosen by none other than Blue Ivy Carter herself.
Buckle up for Beyoncé’s ‘Ya Ya’ performance
During the Renaissance World Tour, there was the mute challenge. Now, during her “Cowboy Carter” era, Beyoncé’s performance of “Ya Ya” is emerging as a new standout that fans are eagerly anticipating each night. Be prepared to “raise your ya ya ya” as Beyoncé does a lively call and response moment with bold vocals. Additionally, for those with signs, this is your moment to shine. During this segment, Beyoncé has called out fans by name.
Be prepared to hit viral dances, line dances and more
From Beyoncé’s Cécred hair-care line to SirDavis whiskey brand, there are many live activations and other special moments fans can look forward to at the show. Without giving too many spoilers, it’s safe to say it will be a real life boogie and a real life hoedown. This may include dances to songs like “II Hands II Heaven,” “Sweet Honey Buckin,’” and even Beyoncé’s 2019 hit “Before I Let Go.”
The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. Beyoncé has already made history with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any artist.
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network’s Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
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