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Beyoncé Concludes Chicago Run of 'Cowboy Carter' Tour with Memorable Performances

The three-night Soldier Field stop featured weather challenges, innovative stagecraft, and a celebration of Black contributions to country music.

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Overview

  • Beyoncé completed the Chicago leg of her 'Cowboy Carter' tour on May 18, delivering three shows at Soldier Field despite severe weather delays on opening night.
  • Fans embraced the tour's country-inspired theme, arriving in Western attire, including cowboy hats and boots, to celebrate the genre-blending performances.
  • Highlights included a robot arm successfully pouring Beyoncé a drink during the second show and a special onstage shout-out to collaborator Shaboozey.
  • Beyoncé praised the Chicago audience as 'the best,' acknowledging their energy and resilience in cold temperatures and weather disruptions.
  • The tour emphasizes Black contributions to country music, featuring Beyoncé's daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi onstage and blending genres to celebrate Black artistry and legacy.