Here’s Why Beyoncé Going Country Shouldn’t Shock Anyone

Super Bowl 58 has come and gone. The big game not only brought excitement on the field, but also in the stands. The stars truly came out in full force at last night's game! While Taylor Swift definitely got the most amount of screen-time! She was in attendance, cheering on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, as he helped his team clinch their third championship since 2020 - Their second in two years, another massive star made waves at the event - Beyoncé.

The superstar was accompanied by her husband Jay-Z. Not only was she shown a bunch during the game, Beyoncé was even displayed during the commercials. In a new Verizon campaign, Beyoncé attempted to "Break the internet" when she was told Verizon's new network is too powerful. It became a challenge for her. She took it personally and began making big announcement after big announcement. Ultimately, the singer performed a show in space, but when she was told Verizon's network never crashed, she told her team to "... drop the new music."

But here's the thing, her team in real life ACTUALLY released some new songs. It wasn't just a funny Verizon commercial, it was an actual announcement that new music was out. Some fans were shocked to learn that the new music was country themed!

The songs, titled "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages," will be part of her upcoming country-themed album set to drop on March 29th.

But should fans really be surprised by this announcement? Because if you've been paying attention, Beyoncé has been masterfully leaving hints all over the place! Most recently, when she wore a large cowboy hat at the Grammy Awards. Perhaps, a not so subtle hint at the direction her musical sound is heading?

But Beyoncé's history with the format goes deeper than that. Far deeper, actually. Beyoncé has had multiple performances at the Houston Rodeo. It's a place that is near and dear to her heart, being a Houston native. A few years ago Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson, even shared a clip on Facebook of her daughter riding a horse to her 2004 performance.

Beyoncé's history with country music goes further than that. She did a collaboration with Sugarland at the 2007 American Music Awards. She also appeared alongside The Chicks (formerly The Dixie Chicks) at the 50th CMA's. Reba, who sang the national anthem at this year's Super Bowl even covered Beyoncé's song "If I Were a Boy" in 2010.

So while some fans are amazed at the genre choice, perhaps they shouldn't be. The new album is expected to release in March.

Super Bowl LVIII is in the books, so let's look back at one of the biggest draws to the Big Game: The commercials.

In 2024, the Super Bowl commercials offered a wide variety for the millions of viewers who tuned in. Many major films released trailers, including Wicked, Twisters and Deadpool & Wolverine.

As expected, plenty of food/drink/snack brands bought ads during the Super Bowl. Many of them brought the funny, like Dunkin' and Reese's. Others offered fun pop culture moments, like Nerds, M&Ms, and e.l.f cosmetics.

Speaking of pop culture, celebrities were everywhere in the 2024 Super Bowl commercials. There was truly someone for everyone. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin showed up with a mullet in an ad for Kawaski. Meanwhile, Christopher Walken was confronted with hilarious impressions in an ad for BMW. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito reunited for State Farm, and FanDuel honored the late Carl Weathers. Uber Eats had a ton of star power in their ad with Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Jelly Roll, Usher and David and Victoria Beckham. However, Verizon may have had the biggest star moment with Beyoncé in their ad.

Obviously, these ads cost millions to produce, but the cost of the airtime alone was worth millions. According to The Wall Street Journal, the average cost for a 30-second Super Bowl commercial was $7 million. The cost has gone up significantly since 2010. Back then, the average cost for a 30-second spot was $2.6 million. However, the most mind-blowing price WSJ shared was the cost of an ad during the first Super Bowl in 1967. All of those years ago, when the Big Game was broadcast on NBC and CBS, a 30-second ad had a whopping price tag of $42,000.

Without further ado, here is our list of the ten best commercials that aired during Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.

When it comes to the 2024 Super Bowl commercials, you have to start with Verizon. Their surprise spot starred Beyoncé as she tried to break the internet and the Verizon network. While Bey couldn't break Verizon, she broke major news announcing her eighth studio album, Act II. The album drops on March 29, and two preview tracks -- "Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages" -- are now available. That's one incredible way to announce new music!

The "forget" premise of Uber Eats' Super Bowl ad was really clever. Jennifer Aniston forgetting about David Schwimmer? Jelly Roll forgetting he had a bunch of face tattoos? David and Victoria Beckham being stumped on the name of the girl group she was once in? Very funny, and tons of star power, which is what these ads are all about.

Neighbor? No, "Neighbaaa!" This State Farm ad showed that Arnold Schwarzenegger still has incredible comedic timing. Plus, his chemistry with Danny DeVito is still perfection. This ad makes us want to get to the choppa.

Whoever thought of the concept for this CeraVe ad deserves a major raise. The skincare brand bought ad time during Super Bowl LVIII, and who could blame them with such a funny ad. Michael Cera isn't the first celebrity you'd think of for such a big commercial, but he's absolutely perfect here. Of course, the dermatologists that developed CeraVe's products seem less than enthused.

One word: Wow! Christopher Walken starred in this spot from BMW, and it's proof that nearly everyone has a Walken impression. The Usher cameo was a clever added bonus. Much like the CeraVe add, whoever thought of this ad deserves a major raise.

This ad from Dunkin' was a sequel to their ad from last year's Super Bowl. Unlike most sequels, this ad did not disappoint. Ben Affleck showed up to the recording studio where wife Jennifer Lopez is working, but he's not alone. Ben has Jack Harlow, Tom Brady and Matt Damon with him. Jenny clearly looks unimpressed, and Matt is mortified. Another outstanding ad from Dunkin'!

Reese's didn't have any celebs in their 30-second spot, but they made up for it in sheer weirdness. The physical comedy was out of control. Someone jumped out of a window! An old lady launched herself through a coffee table! Also, we can't wait to try the Caramel Big Cup. It sounds delicious!

T-Mobile held auditions in their Super Bowl ad for their next "Magenta Status" spokesperson, or in the case of Bradley and Gloria Cooper, spokespeople. Not to be outdone, Suits stars Patrick J. Adams and Gabriel Macht also submitted an audition. Other celebs vying for the T-Mobile gig were Jennifer Hudson, Common and Laura Dern. Zach Braff and Donald Faison appeared at the end of the spot a little miffed about even having to audtion since they appeared in T-Mobile's Super Bowl ad last year.

Speaking of Suits, Rick Hoffman and Gina Torres star in this ad along with Judge Judy for e.l.f. Cosmetics. Referring to the iconic television personality as "Judge Beauty" was quite clever. Plus, it's a nice reminder that e.l.f. offers a wide range of great products at great prices. Not to mention, e.l.f. Cosmetics are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. "In e.l.f. we Trust," indeed!

A bald eagle with a mullet! A turtle with a mullet! A grizzly bear with a mullet! "Stone Cold" Steve Austin with a mullet! ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED?!