Beyoncé takes the stage at NFL halftime with Western-themed Christmas performance

Beyoncé’s Western-themed NFL halftime show featured a special appearance by Blue Ivy during the Christmas event.

Beyoncé graced the stage during halftime of the Baltimore Ravens vs. Houston Texans game on Christmas, performing tracks from her hit album for the very first time.  

The 43-year-old icon embraced her Western-inspired aesthetic, donning a white cowboy hat paired with an oversized feather coat and layered diamond necklaces. She later removed the coat to reveal a dazzling white bodysuit styled with knee-high leather and fringe chaps.  

Completing her ensemble was an oversized, sparkling belt buckle.  

Beyoncé performed a setlist that included “16 Carriages,” “Blackbird,” “Yaya,” “Spaghetii,” “Levii’s Jeans,” “Jolene,” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” in an elaborate showcase that spanned nearly the entire field.

She shared the stage with the four women featured on “Blackbird” — Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts, and Brittney Spencer — along with Shaboozey and Post Malone, during her 15-minute medley on Netflix’s live-streamed event.  

Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy, joined the performance during the finale, dancing in a choreographed line.  

The show also featured dozens of backup dancers, cowboys on horseback, carriages, a marching band, and homecoming queens.  

The livestream was free of technical problems, easing fan concerns after the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight on November 15, which faced significant streaming issues.  

“Everything’s going to be good,” Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, said in an interview last month. “God is going to be there.”  

The mother of three announced the performance last month, eight months after releasing the second part of her trilogy that began with 2022’s Renaissance, promising “some special guests who are featured” on the genre-blending album.  

Earlier this month, she hinted at the performance with a playful oversized white fuzzy cowboy hat and an Atelier Biser feather coat worn over white patent leather leggings.  

It seemed that Beyoncé’s husband, Jay-Z, was not present at the game to support her halftime performance.  

Recently, Beyoncé walked the red carpet with her daughter, Blue Ivy, as they celebrated the premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King in matching gold gowns. The singer voices Queen Nala, while Blue, 12, made her film debut as the voice of Kiara.