Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, Dasha, The Wolfe Brothers and more are set to feature on new The Wiggles album "Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!"
The Wiggles and Dasha (Supplied)
Get ready The Wiggles have gone country! This morning announcing their new album Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! is set to be released on March 7th.
The album is stacked full of country collaborations including Grammy award winning artists. You’ll find features including country queen herself Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, Orville Peck, Morgan Evans, Jackson Dean, Kaylee Bell, MacKenzie Porter, Troy Cassar-Daley, The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Collins, Lucky Oceans, and even the late, great Slim Dusty.
Leading the charge is title track with US country superstar Dasha better known for her mega viral global hit Austin. The single is packed with energy, fun, and plenty of country flair dropped this morning is the perfect song for families singalongs and even a crack at some line-dancing, Lachy Gillespie, Purple Wiggle says
“Collaborating with the incredible Dasha, whose music has already brought country music to a whole new audience, was an absolute joy. Whether you’re three, thirty-three, or ninety-three, this song is all about bringing people together to sing, dance, and even try a bit of line dancing! We’re looking forward to performing this song at the iconic Tamworth Country Music Festival and can’t wait for everyone to hear the full album in March.”
“This is one of the most exciting projects we’ve ever been part of, in fact, I’ve never spent so much time on an album before,” said Anthony Field, Blue Wiggle and co-founder of the group.
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“Country music is all about storytelling and connection and combining that with The Wiggles’ fun and imagination felt like the perfect match. We can’t wait for families everywhere to hear these songs!”
As country music continues to rise in popularity and dominate across the globe, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! is sure to bridge the gap between different generations, introducing country stylings to young audiences while delighting parents with nods to classic familiar sounds. In an album like no other, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! boasts a star studded line up of both international and home grown talent.
Tsehay Hawkins, Yellow Wiggle adds, “The rising popularity of country music has opened the door for so many amazing collaborations that transcend boundaries. This album is a perfect example of how music can bring people together. Whether you’re a lifelong country fan or newer to the genre like me, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! has fun moments for everyone.”
2025 is set to be the most exciting year yet for The Wiggles. Ahead of national tours of Australia, the UK, USA and Canada, the band will be making a big splash at the Tamworth Country Music Festival on 21 January performing at the AELEC (Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre), a venue known for hosting rodeos and quarter horse events.
Tickets are still available at https://thewiggles.com/tamworth.
You can pre-order/pre-save the new album here