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Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX Becomes Top-Grossing R&B Tour
30 Sep
Summary
- Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX tour grossed $96.8 million in August 2025
- Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour is the highest-grossing country tour in history
- Music festivals like Outside Lands and Electric Picnic saw huge ticket sales
As of September 30th, 2025, the music industry has seen some remarkable achievements. In August, Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX tour emerged as the top-grossing tour, earning an impressive $96.8 million from 14 shows. This marks a significant milestone for the R&B superstar, as he becomes only the second such artist to crown Billboard's Top Tours chart, following seven wins by Beyoncé between 2023 and 2025.
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour, however, remains the highest-grossing country tour in Billboard Boxscore history, cementing her status as a true crossover artist. Meanwhile, the music festival scene also thrived in August, with events like San Francisco's Outside Lands, Ireland's Electric Picnic, and Montreal's Osheaga generating substantial ticket sales and revenue.
Looking ahead, Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX tour is expected to continue its success, with seven more shows scheduled before wrapping up in October. Industry experts predict the tour could cross the half-billion dollar mark in career grosses, solidifying Brown's position as one of the biggest draws in the music industry.
