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The hometown icon turned NRG Stadium into the 'Beyoncé Bowl,' blending music, Texas pride, and powerful collaborations in a 13-minute spectacle.

Overview

  • Beyoncé headlined the NFL Christmas halftime show at Houston's NRG Stadium, performing tracks from her album 'Cowboy Carter' and celebrating her hometown roots.
  • Special guests included Blue Ivy, Shaboozey, and Post Malone, with standout performances like 'Levii's Jeans' and 'Sweet * Honey * Buckiin’.'
  • The show featured tributes to Texas culture, including appearances by rodeo legends and a nod to Juneteenth traditions with flower-adorned stage elements.
  • A powerful rendition of 'Blackbiird,' performed with rising country stars, highlighted themes of freedom and legacy, drawing from the civil rights-inspired Beatles classic.
  • The Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul Marching Band and other local icons added to the celebration of Houston's cultural and musical heritage.