Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Shine Together in Debut 'Cowboy Carter' Performance at Ravens-Texans Halftime Show

There’s no greater Christmas gift than Beyoncé’s electrifying halftime performance — and the special guests who joined her.

On Wednesday, Dec. 25, the superstar graced the stage during the Ravens-Texans game in her hometown of Houston, Texas, delivering a breathtaking show hailed as the Beyoncé Bowl. She made a dramatic entrance on horseback, adorned in a white-feathered gown and western hat, kicking off with the powerful 16 Carriages.

Descending from the horse, Beyoncé transitioned seamlessly into the stadium’s heart, donning a red, white, and blue Cowboy Carter sash to deliver an evocative rendition of Blackbird. The performance reached its crescendo when she appeared at the center of the field, dazzling in a bedazzled bodysuit and chaps, performing the dynamic Ya Ya.

Lights spelling out My House illuminated the stands, sending the crowd into a frenzy as Beyoncé marched to the rhythm of Riverdance. She made her way across the marching band-lined field, where she was joined by Shaboozey, featured on her track Sweet Honey Buckiin.

The star-studded event continued with Post Malone delivering a soulful performance of Levii's Jeans, followed by Beyoncé climbing onto the back of a vintage truck to sing a heartfelt rendition of Jolene.

She brought the show to a grand finale with her hit song Texas Hold 'Em, soon joined by her 12-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy. In a touching moment, Beyoncé subtly referenced Blue with a lyric change, singing: Then spin me in the middle, Blue, I can't read your mind. The duo performed an intricate line dance before Beyoncé ascended on a platform adorned with a banner reading BANG.

The performance was part of Netflix's inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday. Under its agreement with the NFL, the Ravens-Texans game and the Chiefs-Steelers game will remain available for viewing until three hours after the livestream ends, with the Ravens-Texans game expiring around 11 p.m. ET.

The Christmas show also marked the live debut of tracks from Beyoncé's latest studio album, Cowboy Carter, which features collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and more.

The CUFF IT singer first announced her halftime performance in November via an Instagram video. Backed by an a cappella rendition of her album opener, AMERIICAN REQUIEM, Beyoncé appeared in front of a microphone atop a vintage car adorned with red roses. As a spotlight illuminated her, a football was thrown in her direction, leading to a close-up shot of her in patriotic attire and a white cowboy hat. A title card then revealed further details about the highly anticipated performance.

This isn't Beyoncé's first time performing at an NFL game. In 2013, she headlined the Super Bowl Halftime Show, where Destiny's Child reunited onstage for a memorable performance.

In 2016, she made a surprise appearance during Coldplay's halftime set, delivering a powerful rendition of Formation.

Earlier this month, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced that Beyoncé now holds the record for the most certified titles of any female artist, with 103 RIAA certifications. Her latest album earned Platinum status, while Texas Hold ‘Em is now certified 2x Platinum, and the second single, 16 Carriages, has achieved Gold certification. Meanwhile, her previous album, Renaissance, was awarded a 2x Platinum title.