Beyoncé’s show Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit references the network of venues that welcomed Black performers during the era of Jim Crow. The number of places where Black culture and artistry could be celebrated then were limited—and so is the superstar’s latest tour, which includes just 32 shows in nine cities and stops in only one spot in Texas. Of course, it had to be Houston, the place that introduced Beyoncé to the style, sound, and culture of country music.On Saturday, the city that raised Beyoncé welcomed her home. As I joined the crowd streaming into NRG Stadium, I saw countless takes on cowboy culture and Western wear. Everywhere I looked in the 80,000-seat stadium, there was denim, fringe, and a rainbow of colorful cowboy hats,…
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