LOS ANGELES, July 28 (Reuters) - Beyonce's "Cowboy

Carter" tour is now the highest-grossing country tour of all

time with over $400 million in revenue, Live Nation said in a

statement on Monday, citing a Billboard story.

The "Cuff It" singer has also become the highest-grossing

Black artist of all time and the highest-grossing R&B artist of

all time, Live Nation added.

Additionally, the 43-year-old performer has made history as

the first woman and American act to have two different tours

earn over $400 million.

In late April, the singer launched the "Cowboy Carter"

tour in Los Angeles, rolling through "Texas Hold 'Em" and other

country hits while sharing the stage with her two daughters.

Last Saturday, Beyonce finished the record-breaking tour in

Las Vegas with special appearances from her husband, rapper

Jay-Z, her former R&B girl group, Destiny's Child, and country

singer Shaboozey.

Throughout her tour, the "16 Carriages" vocalist has paid

homage to Black American contributions to country music,

specifically honoring Black performers, some of whom are

featured in the "Cowboy Carter" album.

Beyonce has spoken candidly about not feeling welcomed in the

country genre despite her Texas roots, after she became the

first Black woman to win Best Country Album at the 2025 Grammy

Awards.

Her performance at the Country Music Association Awards in

2016 received notable backlash, including racist comments across

social media from those saying her songs were not real country

music.

There were 32 sold-out stadium shows across North America,

the UK, and Europe that grossed over $400 million, according to

Live Nation.

By contrast, pop singer Taylor Swift earned over $2 billion

for her Eras tour that spanned from March 2023 to December 2024,

becoming the highest-grossing tour ever.