The Christmas Day Halftime Show Starring Beyoncé

Beyoncé Takes Center Stage

The Super Bowl halftime show might have to take a backseat to the newly-minted Christmas Day halftime show, thanks to the Queen of Music, Beyoncé.

Star-Studded Performance

The pop star slayed — or sleighed — with a top-notch, star-studded performance that included guest appearances from Post Malone, Shaboozey, and Beyoncé’s daughter, 12-year-old Blue Ivy Carter. Though the main event at NRG Stadium was technically the Houston Texans playing the Baltimore Ravens, the day was all about #BeyonceBowl.

Unforgettable Moments

The performance started with a pre-taped moment: Wearing a white cowboy hat, Beyoncé performed “16 Carriages” while riding on a white horse; this moment marked the first time she’s performed any music from her Cowboy Carter album live. She was later joined by rising country singers — Tanner Adell, Tiera Kennedy, Reyna Roberts, and Brittney Spencer — for their cover of The Beatles “Blackbird,” harmonizing like a veteran girl group, a vocal move Queen Bey is familiar with.

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High-Energy Performance

Then the live show began in earnest. In a bedazzled white leotard and matching chaps, Beyoncé performed “Ya Ya” — the track nominated for the best Americana performance Grammy — bringing big energy and vocal precision. Dozens of dancers and musicians performed on the bleachers, giving #Beychella vibes as it harkened back to her groundbreaking 2018 Coachella performance.

Special Guest Appearances

Singer-songwriter Shaboozey joined Beyoncé for “Spaghetti” and then Post Malone hit the stadium as the two sang “Levi’s Jeans.” The rapper-singer appropriately wore denim as they performed in front of a denim-covered truck. Then Blue Ivy got a roaring cheer from the audience when she danced beside her mom during “Texas Hold ‘Em,” which topped the country and pop charts earlier this year.

Memorable Closing

Beyoncé’s performance was so electric that she may have helped the NFL solidify another pop culture golden moment, making the Christmas Day halftime slot a sought-after spectacle, akin to the coveted Super Bowl Halftime performance gig. And for top-tier musicians, the timing is perfect because final Grammy voting always takes place over the holidays. This year, Beyoncé is the leading nominee as she’s up for 10 awards, including all four country music honors.

Working across the entire field during her performance, Beyoncé also featured her cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” while riding in a car and she closed off the performance by ascending above the stage — just like the musical goddess she is.

“Merry Christmas! God Bless y’all,” she told the elated crowd. “Thank you so much!”

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FAQs

Q: Who were the guest performers at Beyoncé’s Christmas Day halftime show?

A: The guest performers included Post Malone, Shaboozey, and Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.

Q: What songs did Beyoncé perform during the halftime show?

A: Beyoncé performed a mix of her own hits along with covers of songs like The Beatles’ “Blackbird” and Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.”

Q: How did Beyoncé close off her performance?

A: Beyoncé closed off her performance by ascending above the stage, leaving the audience in awe of her musical prowess.

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