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Beyoncé Calls Willie Nelson ‘The Coolest’ At Harris Rally in Houston

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Beyoncé Calls Willie Nelson ‘The Coolest’ At Harris Rally in Houston

Texas music royalty reunited at a Kamala Harris rally in Houston on Friday, October 25th. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, 43, introduced the 2024 Democratic presidential candidate to thousands of people who gathered to support the current vice president. Earlier that evening, Willie Nelson performed two of his classic songs.

91-year-old country legend Willie Nelson, who was just in Austin to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Austin City Limits, played “Mama Don’t Let Your Children Grow Up to Be Cowboys” (1979) and “On the Road.” Again” (1980) at a rally.

Beyoncé pays tribute to ‘Great Willie’ on Instagram

Three days after the rally, Beyoncé posted a heartfelt tribute to Nelson, whom she called “Great Willie,” on Instagram.

“You were so kind to me and the girls from Destiny’s Child when we were dating all those years ago,” Knowles-Carter said. “And with the same kindness you greeted me 20 years later!”

“You are the coolest! I admire you and sincerely thank you for being a pioneer. Thank you for your impressive music, your advocacy, and how graciously you appreciate and celebrate other artists! You are 1 of 1,” Knowles-Carter said.

“You are one of our national assets,” Knowles-Carter said. “Sending you my love.”

Beyoncé spoke ‘like a mother’ at Harris rally

Although Beyoncé didn’t perform like she did at Hillary Clinton’s 2016 Cleveland rally, the song “Freedom” from her 2016 album “Lemonade” has become Harris’ campaign anthem since July.

“I’m not here as a celebrity. I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother,” Knowles-Carter said as she introduced Harris. “A mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we are not divided.”

The superstar singer addressed the audience alongside former Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland. “Imagine our daughters growing up and seeing what is possible without ceilings or restrictions,” Knowles-Carter said. “We have to vote, and we need you.”