Beyoncé hints at going on tour again after final 'Cowboy Carter' concert in London
Beyoncé hints at going on tour again after final 'Cowboy Carter' concert in London
Beyoncé-Knowles-Carter is still be in the middle of her 'Cowboy Carter' tour, but she already may be hinting at going on tour again.
The Grammy-winning singer posted to her Instagram on the heels of her sixth show at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The performance marked her last concert in the U.K. on her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour.
In the post, Beyoncé thanked Paul McCartney for writing his 1968 song 'Blackbird,' which she covers on her eighth studio album and performs on tour. However, fans were left reeling with excitement over what they saw as her foreshadowing another tour.
She wrote: 'Thank you, Sir Paul McCartney, for writing one of the best songs ever made. Every time I sing it I feel so honored. And it is a full circle moment to wear your beautiful daughter's design. Thank you, London, for creating unforgettable memories for me and my family.' She continued, "Holla at 'ya when I come on tour again!'
Of course, the caption instantly sent the Beehive buzzing with one fan commenting, 'Oh, it's confirmed!' Another wrote, 'Tour AGAIN!! Saving my Bey dollars now.'
As fans know, 'Cowboy Carter' is the second part of a three-act project. Her seventh studio album 'Renaissance' is considered Act 1. The 2022 project earned her four Grammys, including best dance/electronic music album, making her the most decorated artist in the awards' history.
Beyoncé has not yet announced Act 3 or any details surrounding it. As always though, there has been speculation within the Beyhive about the next project. And now, there's even more excitement and anticipation with the possibility of an upcoming tour.
Until then, Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter era is fully underway. She first debuted her "Cowboy Carter" tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 with 39 songs on the set list. Her shows have been filled with family, fashion, different music genres, and most notably country music and cultural commentary.
The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. She is now set to head to Paris for three nights on June 19, 21 and 22.
Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
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