Mickey Guyton Talks Beyoncé, Trailblazing Barriers, and Her Christmas Tour

November 13, 2026

Mickey Guyton is adding a touch of festive joy this season, and we’re absolutely here for it.

The four-time GRAMMY nominee and trailblazing country star sat down with MadameNoire Managing Editor Danica Daniel to discuss her new holiday album, Feels Like Christmas, and her inaugural Mickey Guyton & Friends Holiday Tour. As Mickey put it, “I think the world, we need joy,” and that spirit anchors this bright new chapter she’s stepping into.

For Guyton, the project hits close to home. She shared that Christmas didn’t always feel magical to her, but becoming a mother changed that in the most wonderful way. “Christmas used to not be magical for me at all,” she explained, before revealing that her aim was to craft something special for her son and for listeners who could use a seasonal lift. And because Mickey does nothing by halves, she promised a full mood: “It’s going to be a very camp Christmas tour.” In other words, expect holiday glamour, high energy, and plenty of sparkle.

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Of course, Mickey is no stranger to making history while doing what she loves. She became the first Black female solo country artist to earn a GRAMMY nomination in the country category and the first to perform at the GRAMMYs, helping open doors for other Black women in the genre. During our conversation, Mickey also opened up about why she chose country in the first place, songwriting as therapy, and how she hopes to keep inspiring other artists.

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Mickey also got candid about what it meant to watch Beyoncé step into country music and help amplify the lane she had been carving for years. “Beyoncé just blew it wide open,” Mickey said, adding that she loved seeing more Black women and country fans embrace the culture, from the Houston rodeo to the boots and hats that come with it. For Mickey, it was proof that the space she helped create was always meant to be bigger than one person.

From Black Like Me to Feels Like Christmas, Mickey continues to blend talent, purpose, and heart — and as she reminded us, “It is not too late” to start again.

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MICKEY GUYTON & FRIENDS HOLIDAY TOUR DATES

Nov. 29 – Atlanta, GA
Nov. 30 – Nashville, TN
Dec. 2 – Chicago, IL
Dec. 6 – Houston, TX
Dec. 8 – Pittsburgh, PA
Dec. 9 – Annapolis, MD
Dec. 11 – New York, NY
Dec. 13 – Philadelphia, PA
Dec. 14 – Boston, MA
Dec. 15 – Ridgefield, CT
Dec. 21 – Mesa, AZ
Dec. 22 – Palm Desert, CA

Danielle Brooks

I am a staff writer at New York Beacon, where I focus on culture, entrepreneurship, and the emerging voices redefining Black America. My work highlights innovators, artists, and founders whose stories often unfold beyond mainstream headlines but shape communities in meaningful ways. Through precise reporting and thoughtful storytelling, I aim to document progress, challenge narratives, and contribute to a stronger Black press tradition.