Tre Little created the 'Boots on the Ground' line dance during a work lunch break and posted a TikTok clip that quickly surged from a handful of views to hundreds of thousands. The trail ride–inspired song and accompanying routine, featuring rhythmic clacking of folding hand fans, became a staple at African American gatherings and led to nationwide demand for classes and event appearances. The song reached No. 1 on Billboard's adult R&B airplay and R&B digital song sales charts. High-profile participation and mainstream crossover, including Beyoncé incorporating the dance into her tour and appearances by Michelle Obama and Shaquille O'Neal, expanded visibility for African American trail ride and country music traditions.
I used to watch this on TV every year, and I'm now performing.
I usually get my little six views from my family ... I took a nap and when I woke up, it was at 100K.
With the new energy toward country music and trail ride music and African Americans' presence in it, I think that opened up America's eyes to what we've been doing down in Louisiana and Texas and Mississippi and Alabama for years,
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