Beyoncé is making significant adjustments to her Cowboy Carter Tour following a concerning incident during a performance last month. On July 10, 2023, the acclaimed artist introduced a striking new prop—a gold mechanical horse—during the finale of her sold-out concert in Atlanta. As she soared above the audience on high wires, she performed her song “16 Carriages,” captivating fans with the horse’s galloping legs that synchronized with her powerful vocals.
This change came after a troubling performance in Houston on June 28, where a prop red Cadillac, used for her aerial act, began tilting dangerously midair. In footage shared on social media, Beyoncé can be seen urging the crew to “Stop” as she expressed her gratitude to the audience for their patience. After the incident, she was lowered back to the stage to a round of applause from the crowd at NRG Stadium.
Following the Houston mishap, Beyoncé altered her setlist. She eliminated “16 Carriages” from her performance the next night in Houston, opting instead to conclude with “Amen” from her Grammy-winning Cowboy Carter album. She continued this trend, skipping the song during two additional performances at Northwest Stadium near Washington, D.C., on July 4 and July 7.
The Cowboy Carter Tour commenced in late April 2023, starting off in Los Angeles and subsequently visiting cities such as Chicago, New Jersey, London, and Paris. The tour is scheduled to conclude on July 26, 2023, in Las Vegas.
Beyoncé’s recent tour has also showcased a family atmosphere, with her daughters, Blue Ivy, 13, and Rumi, 8, appearing on stage during her rendition of “Protector.” Additionally, her husband, Jay-Z, made a special guest appearance at one of her Paris concerts, performing their collaborative hits, including “Drunk in Love.”
This tour follows Beyoncé’s triumph at the Grammy Awards in February, where her album, Cowboy Carter, won both Best Country Album and Album of the Year. Reflecting on her achievements, she expressed her heartfelt gratitude, stating, “I just feel very full and very honored.” She acknowledged the contributions of every songwriter, producer, and collaborator, dedicating her award to trailblazers in the industry, including Linda Martell.
Beyoncé’s continued evolution as an artist and her ability to adapt in the face of challenges further solidify her status as one of the leading figures in the music industry. As she gears up for the final leg of her tour, fans eagerly anticipate the next chapter in her remarkable career.
