Beyoncé's Los Angeles Concerts at SoFi Stadium: 'Cowboy Carter Tour' Features Classic Hits and New Country-Inspired Tracks

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter performed four shows at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles from April 28 to May 7, 2025, as part of her 'Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour.' The set list included tracks from her 2024 album 'Cowboy Carter' and 2022's 'Renaissance,' along with hits like 'Single Ladies' and 'Irreplaceable.' The tour marked her as the artist with the most performances at SoFi Stadium. The shows highlighted her genre-spanning innovation and commitment to social commentary, blending country, soul, and Americana influences.

A Historic Run at SoFi Stadium

Beyoncé launched her Cowboy Carter Tour at SoFi Stadium on April 28, 2025, marking the beginning of a 32-date, nine-city global trek. The Los Angeles leg of the tour was particularly significant, as Beyoncé is set to become the artist with the most performances at SoFi Stadium to date. The opening night featured a 39-song set list, showcasing the breadth of her new country album Cowboy Carter, which made history earlier this year by earning her the Grammy Award for Best Country Album—making her the first Black woman to win in that category.

The tour’s second show on May 1 introduced a notable shift in the set list. Beyoncé surprised fans by incorporating several of her most iconic hits from the 2000s and early 2010s, including “Irreplaceable” (2006), “If I Were a Boy” (2008), “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” (2008), and “Love on Top” (2011). These additions were met with enthusiasm and remained part of the set list for the third and fourth shows on May 4 and May 7, respectively.

Set List Evolution and Highlights

The decision to rework the set list beginning with the second show added a nostalgic layer to the tour’s narrative. While Cowboy Carter remained the thematic and musical centerpiece, the inclusion of throwback hits allowed Beyoncé to bridge her past and present artistry. The updated set list created a dynamic concert experience that celebrated her evolution as a performer.

Among the standout moments was a mash-up of “Tyrant,” a track from Cowboy Carter, with “Haunted” from her 2013 self-titled album. This unexpected blend of genres and eras exemplified Beyoncé’s ability to seamlessly merge her musical identities. The performance of “Formation,” “Freedom,” and “America Has a Problem” further emphasized her commitment to social commentary and genre experimentation.

The set list also included songs such as “Blackbiird,” “Spaghettii,” “Ya Ya,” and “Riiverdance,” showcasing the country, soul, and Americana influences that define Cowboy Carter. Interludes like “Oh Louisiana” and the inclusion of the “Star-Spangled Banner” snippet at the end of “Blackbiird” added theatrical and political dimensions to the show.

Night Four: May 7 Performance Details

The fourth and final Los Angeles show took place on May 7, 2025, with doors opening at 5:00 PM and the concert beginning at 8:29 PM PT. Fans were treated to a new introduction featuring different lighting and music, setting the tone for a high-energy performance. The show maintained the updated set list from the previous two nights, confirming that the throwback additions were not a one-time surprise but a deliberate part of the tour’s evolving structure.

The May 7 performance was a culmination of the Los Angeles residency, blending the spectacle of Beyoncé’s stagecraft with the intimacy of her most personal songs. The crowd at SoFi Stadium experienced a full-circle moment as Beyoncé performed “Irreplaceable” and “Single Ladies,” songs that helped define her solo career, alongside new material that reflects her current artistic vision.

Tour Scope and Cultural Significance

The Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour spans nine cities across the U.S. and Europe, with the grand finale scheduled for July 26 in Las Vegas. The tour supports Beyoncé’s 2024 album Cowboy Carter, a 27-track project that redefined her sound and broke new ground in the country music genre. The album features collaborations with both legendary and emerging Black country artists, reinforcing Beyoncé’s commitment to representation and genre expansion.

While the tour’s cultural impact is undeniable, the Los Angeles shows were particularly notable for their musical diversity and set list innovation. By integrating her past hits into a tour centered on a new genre, Beyoncé demonstrated her versatility and reaffirmed her status as a boundary-pushing performer.

References

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