'Cowboy Carter' Highest-Grossing Country Tour Ever

Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour has become the highest-grossing country tour ever, generating over $400 million in revenue, Live Nation announced Monday, referencing a Reuters report.

The “Cuff It” star also set records as the highest-grossing Black artist and R&B artist of all time, according to Live Nation. Additionally, the 43-year-old made history as the first woman and American act with two tours surpassing $400 million.

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Kicking off in late April in Los Angeles, the tour featured hits like “Texas Hold ‘Em” and included performances with Beyoncé’s daughters. It concluded Saturday in Las Vegas with guest appearances by Jay-Z, Destiny’s Child, and country artist Shaboozey. Throughout, Beyoncé honored Black contributions to country music, spotlighting artists featured on her “Cowboy Carter” album.

Despite her Texas roots and winning Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammys—the first Black woman to do so—Beyoncé faced resistance in the genre. Her 2016 CMA Awards performance drew racist backlash, with critics claiming her music wasn’t “real” country.

The tour’s 32 sold-out stadium shows across North America, the UK, and Europe drove its record-breaking revenue. For comparison, Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, spanning March 2023 to December 2024, earned over $2 billion, the highest-grossing tour ever.