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In a show-stopping moment on June 19, 2025, Beyoncé surprised her Paris crowd at the Stade de France by bringing out Miley Cyrus for the first-ever live debut of their Grammy-winning country-pop duet, II Most Wanted. Amid a cascade of cheers, both stars emerged in matching gold ensembles, dazzling thousands with their Southern-rooted harmony and electric stage presence.
This duet, co-written by Beyoncé and Miley alongside Ryan Tedder and Michael Pollack, originally dropped in April 2024 on Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album. The song later earned the Grammy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2025, marking a milestone in Beyoncé’s genre-fluid journey. Live, the chemistry was undeniable—Beyoncé praised Miley as her “biggest fan” and said she “could not do it without this young lady’s help,” prompting the stadium to erupt in collective awe.
The fashion moment was equally unforgettable. Beyoncé wore a glimmering custom gold chainmail mini dress by Rabanne, complete with fringe and cowboy boots, while Miley stunned in an Alexander McQueen crystal-encrusted gold jumpsuit with tights and embroidered detail. Their coordinated looks elevated the performance into a full-on spectacle—Paris glittered as much as its stars.
On Instagram, Miley poured her heart out:
“@beyonce to be beside such a humble, gracious, legendary DIVA was a dream come true… To have learned from you & loved you my whole life, & then be standing together in matching gold looks is more than I could’ve imagined.”
She closed the tribute with:
“As the finale to this trip supporting Something Beautiful, to close on something as beautiful as a stadium full of people singing II Most Wanted with us was the ultimate firework… I’ll be your shotgun rider for life.”
This isn’t the first time the duo has shared a stage, they previously linked up in 2008 for Stand Up To Cancer. Yet, nothing compared to the emotional power of this surprise Parisian debut, which underscored not only their musical synergy but also their deep friendship.
As the fourth leg of her ongoing Cowboy Carter tour, this Paris show underlines Beyoncé’s bold genre-bending mission, melding gospel, country, pop and more into a seamless celebration of Black artistry and creative freedom. With Miley’s Tennessee roots complementing Beyoncé’s Texas heritage, the performance was a regal reminder of both artists’ Southern identity and shared journey.
For fans, this isn’t just a performance, it’s a cultural moment, a style landmark, and a heartfelt celebration of friendship and artistry on the world stage. The live rendition of II Most Wanted, with golden visuals and powerful vocals, is sure to be one of the defining highlights of the 2025 music year.
