Beyoncé lit up NRG Stadium, putting on a stellar halftime performance during the on Christmas Day. The halftime show marked the first time the Grammy-winning singer performed songs from her eighth studio album, Fans attending the game were given light-up bracelets, which cemented the event as the "Beyoncé Bowl." The performance was yet another way Beyoncé used her platform to shine a light on emerging Black artists, specifically in country music.
It's the biggest stage yet she's used to spotlight her collaborators. Here are five groundbreaking moments from the unforgettable show on Wednesday. The megastar made a grand entrance in true Beyoncé fashion, riding in on horseback in a white cowboy hat and duster.
She serenaded the crowd with her single "16 Carriages" as she made her way underneath the stadium to the field. Shortly after entering the field, Beyoncé was joined by a marching band, singing “Ya Ya” as she revelaed a glittery bodysuit and chaps. During the performance, she also performed her 2023 song "My House" as fans used signs to display "My House" in the stands.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy Carter was alongside her mom during the big halftime show. Blue showed off her moves as she danced to several songs throughout the performance. At one point, Blue danced hand-in-hand with her mom, making for an unforgettable moment.
The Grammy-winning singer was sure to bring out artists featured on her eighth studio album. She was first joine.
