Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' tour: Why some cities might be special

Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour kicks off on April 28 in Los Angeles with five nights of performances.

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Beyoncé will perform in Houston on June 28 and 29 at NRG Stadium, her hometown and first Southern stop.

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The tour celebrates Black rodeo and equestrian culture, rooted in Beyoncé’s Houston upbringing.

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Beyoncé's first live "Cowboy Carter" performance was during an NFL halftime show in Houston on Christmas Day.

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Beyoncé will perform in Paris on June 19, Juneteenth, at the Stade de France, honoring Black heritage.

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Paris and London are the only international stops, with the tour ending in France on June 22.

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