Hold onto your Santa hats, because Beyoncé just delivered the most unforgettable Christmas treat with her dazzling “Cowboy Carter” performance at the Texans-Ravens NFL game on Christmas Day! Hailing from her hometown of Houston, Texas, Queen Bey graced the stage for the first time ever with songs from her blockbuster 2024 album “Cowboy Carter” in front of a live audience.

The show kicked off with a spectacular entrance as Beyoncé rode in on horseback, serenading the crowd with “16 Carriages,” cleverly staged as a pre-recorded segment. After dismounting against a vibrant backdrop of classic cars, she transitioned into her enchanting rendition of The Beatles’ timeless classic “Blackbird,” joined by rising country stars Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy, and Reyna Roberts, each of whom collaborated with her on the song.

In a thrilling surprise, Post Malone made a guest appearance to perform their upbeat collaboration “Levii’s Jeans,” following Bey’s duet with country artist Shaboozey. The performance was further electrified by the legendary Texas Southern University Ocean of Soul Marching Band, comprising 200 members who infused a sense of tradition and pride into the atmosphere.

Beyoncé’s daughter, Blue Ivy, stole some spotlight of her own by dancing alongside her mother during the energizing track “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The performance was not only a celebration of the holiday spirit but also a tribute to local culture, featuring the Texans Cheerleaders and prominent figures from the rodeo scene, including iconic bull-rider Myrtis Dightman, Jr. and Ja’Dayia Kursh, the first Black Rodeo Queen in Arkansas.

With a heartfelt message to her fans, Beyoncé concluded her set while elevated above the field on a shimmering white platform, saying, “Merry Christmas, God bless y’all!”

This isn't Beyoncé's first rodeo with the NFL – she previously headlined the 2013 Super Bowl and participated in star-studded performances alongside Coldplay and Bruno Mars during the 2016 Super Bowl halftime show. In a surprise promotional strategy, she used an ad space during the 2024 Super Bowl to announce “Cowboy Carter,” the eagerly awaited follow-up to her acclaimed 2023 album “Renaissance,” which hit the shelves in March and is now up for an impressive 11 Grammy nominations.

Ahead of this grand performance, Beyoncé teased her appearance with a playful video that showed her stopping a rolling football while finger-picking a banjo to her fan-favorite song “Texas Hold ‘Em.” The video featured a humorous moment meant to echo the past livestreaming hiccups experienced by Netflix during high-profile events, adding a light-hearted touch to the whole anticipation around her performance.

As the streaming host for both the Christmas Day NFL games, Netflix optimized its systems after previous viewership challenges to ensure fans could enjoy the spectacle without interruptions. The platform also showcased Mariah Carey, who celebrated the 30th anniversary of her holiday classic “All I Want For Christmas is You” in a pre-recorded video performance that dazzled viewers with festive flair.

With such star-studded entertainment, this Christmas Day NFL halftime show was truly one for the books!