2025 Country Music Tours: Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour Dominates Boxscore Charts
Billboard's 2025 year-end Boxscore charts have revealed the top-grossing country tours of the year. Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour took the lead, earning an impressive $407.6 million from 32 shows in North America and Europe, selling 1.6 million tickets. Following closely behind is Post Malone's Big Ass Stadium Tour, which raked in $231.1 million from 51 shows and also sold 1.6 million tickets. Zach Bryan's The Quittin' Time Tour secured the third spot on the list, grossing $159.6 million and selling 941,000 tickets during its 29-show run.
Other notable country tours included Luke Combs with $76.4 million, George Strait with $75.4 million, Jelly Roll with $67.5 million, and Chris Stapleton with $65.2 million. Kelsea Ballerini was the only woman to make it into the Top 10, as her 'Live on Tour' brought in $39.5 million from 36 shows and sold 366,000 tickets. Country music continues to hold a significant share of the top 100 tours' grosses, showcasing a mix of established stars and crossover artists, indicating the genre's strong growth and enduring popularity.
In conclusion, the 2025 Boxscore charts highlight the success of country music tours, with Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour leading the pack in terms of earnings and ticket sales. The diverse lineup of artists in the top-grossing tours reflects the genre's ability to attract a wide audience and maintain its position as a dominant force in the music industry.