The Tremendous Bowl halftime present might need to take a backseat to the newly-minted Christmas Day halftime present, due to the Queen of Music, Beyoncé.
The pop star slayed — or sleighed — with a top-notch, star-studded efficiency that included visitor appearances from Put up Malone, Shaboozey and Beyoncé’s daughter, 12-year-old Blue Ivy Carter. Although the principle occasion at NRG Stadium was technically the Houston Texans enjoying the Baltimore Ravens, the day was all about #BeyonceBowl.
The efficiency began with a pre-taped second: Sporting a white cowboy hat, Beyoncé carried out “16 Carriages” whereas using on a white horse; this second marked the primary time she’s carried out any music from her Cowboy Carter album dwell. She was later joined by rising nation singers — Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts and Brittney Spencer —- for his or her cowl of The Beatles “Blackbird,” harmonizing like a veteran lady group, a vocal transfer Queen Bey is accustomed to.
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Then the dwell present started in earnest. In a bedazzled white leotard and matching chaps, Beyoncé carried out “Ya Ya” — the observe nominated for the perfect Americana efficiency Grammy — bringing large vitality and vocal precision. Dozens of dancers and musicians carried out on the bleachers, giving #Beychella vibes because it harkened again to her groundbreaking 2018 Coachella efficiency.
Singer-songwriter Shaboozey joined Beyoncé for “Spaghetti” after which Put up Malone hit the stadium as the 2 sang “Levi’s Denims.” The rapper-singer appropriately wore denim as they carried out in entrance of a denim-covered truck. Then Blue Ivy bought a roaring cheer from the viewers when she danced beside her mother throughout “Texas Maintain ‘Em,” which topped the nation and pop charts earlier this 12 months.
“I’m so honored to be in Texas proper now,” Beyoncé stated. “It’s solely proper we do ‘Texas Maintain ‘Em’ in Texas for the primary time.”
Beyoncé’s efficiency was so electrical that she could have assist the NFL solidify one other popular culture golden second, making the Christmas Day halftime slot a sought-after spectacle, akin to the coveted Tremendous Bowl Halftime efficiency gig. And for top-tier musicians, the timing is ideal as a result of remaining Grammy voting at all times takes place over the vacations. This 12 months, Beyoncé is the main nominee as she’s up for 10 awards, together with all 4 nation music honors.
Working throughout the complete discipline throughout her efficiency, Beyoncé additionally featured her cowl of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” whereas using in a automotive and he or she closed off the efficiency by ascending above the stage — identical to the musical goddess she is.
“Merry Christmas! God Bless y’all,” she instructed the elated crowd. “Thanks a lot!”
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