Beyoncé has achieved a significant milestone in her career by winning her first Emmy Award. The prestigious award was presented for Outstanding Costumes in a Variety, Nonfiction, or Reality Programming, recognizing her exceptional work on the "Beyoncé Bowl" halftime show, which aired during the 2024 NFL Christmas Day game. This juried award marks a pivotal moment as she continues her pursuit of the coveted EGOT status – an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award. With 35 Grammy Awards already in her collection, this Emmy win places Beyoncé halfway towards achieving the EGOT.
The "Beyoncé Bowl" performance, which featured the live debut of songs from her album "Cowboy Carter," was a visual spectacle. The production received additional Emmy nominations for Outstanding Variety Special and Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony, where technical and artistic achievements are celebrated, was scheduled for September 6 and 7, with the main Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony on September 14, 2025. The "Cowboy Carter" album itself achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 and making Beyoncé the first Black woman to top the Top Country Albums chart. The "Cowboy Carter" tour commenced in April 2025.