Beyoncé Kicks Off Cowboy Carter Tour in Houston: Fans Say It’s About More Than Just the Music

Houston’s own Beyoncé made a historic return to her hometown Saturday night, kicking off the first of two packed shows at NRG Stadium for her Cowboy Carter Tour. The excitement was palpable hours before showtime, as fans—some of whom traveled across the country and even the globe—gathered outside the stadium dressed in elaborate cowboy-inspired outfits to honor Queen Bey’s bold new country era.