Beyoncé Honors 'National Treasure' Willie Nelson Alongside Photos from Kamala Harris Campaign Event: 'I Admire You'

Mar. 15, 2025

From left: Beyoncé and Willie Nelson at a campaign event for Kamala Harris in Houston on Oct. 25, 2024.Photo:Justin Sullivan/Getty; F. Carter Smith/Bloomberg/Getty

Beyonce looks on during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, at Shell Energy Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in Texas holding a rally supporting reproductive rights with recording artists Beyonce and Willie Nelson.

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Beyoncéis paying tribute to one of the greats!

The singer, 43, shared photos of herself and herCowboy CartercollaboratorWillie Nelsonto Instagram on Monday, Oct. 28, showing the pair posing together at Vice PresidentKamala Harris' campaign event in Houston on Oct. 25.

Nelson, 91,took the stage to performat the event, before his fellow Texas nativeBeyoncé introduced the presidential hopeful, 60, in an impassioned speech.

“The Great Willie! You are the coolest!” Beyoncé captionedher photo gallery, which also included shots with momTina Knowles. “I admire you, and I sincerely thank you for being the pioneer you are.”

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Willie Nelson at a campaign event for Kamala Harris in Houston on Oct. 25, 2024.F. Carter Smith/Bloomberg/Getty

Musician Willie Nelson during a campaign event with US Vice President Kamala Harris, not pictured, at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, US, on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024. Pop superstar Beyonce Knowles-Carter will campaign with Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday, offering the support of an artist who has branded herself as a symbol of empowerment to a candidate seeking to be the first Black woman to win the presidency.

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The"Texas Hold ‘Em"singer continued to address Nelson, “Thanks for your impactful music, your advocacy, and the gracious way you appreciate and celebrate other artists! You are 1 of 1.““You were so kind to me and the girls ofDestiny’s Childwhen we fanned out meeting you years ago.And you greeted me with the same kindness 20 years later!” Beyoncé wrote. “You are one of our national treasures.”

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From left: Kamala Harris, Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé at a campaign event for Harris in Houston on Oct. 25, 2024.F. Carter Smith/Bloomberg via Getty

US Vice President Kamala Harris, left, greets singer Beyonce Knowles-Carter

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As Beyoncé took the stage to introduce Harris, she made it clear that as a mother of three, she is concerned about the future of America. (The singer shares daughterBlue Ivy, 11, plus 7-year-old twinsRumi and Sir, with husbandJAY-Z.)

She also urged those who were tuning in to cast their vote, telling them their voices and votes matter. “Your freedom is your God-given right, your human right.”

“We must vote. And we need you. It’s time to sing a new song,” theLemonadeartist added.

Beyoncé’s appearance came months after she allowed Harris’ first campaign video to feature her song“Freedom”in July, shortly after the vice president entered the presidential race.

source: people.com

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