Like Beyoncé and Post Malone, Australian children’s music group The Wiggles are going country.
upcoming album Swing up and get dizzy! Set to be released on March 7, it will feature music and collaborations between The Wiggles and country artists including Dasha, Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, Jackson Dean, Orville Peck, MacKenzie Porter and Lucky Oceans.
The album will also feature music from local Australian and New Zealand country artists including Morgan Evans, Troy Cassar-Daly, Travis Collins, Kelly Bell, The Wolfe Brothers and The late Australian country music icon Slim Dusty.
The album’s title track “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’)” features hit producer Dasha, who released the project What’s happening now? February 2024.
“This is one of the most exciting projects we’ve ever been involved in, in fact I’ve never spent so much time on an album before,” said Anthony Field, representing Blue Wiggle. Co-founder. “Country music is all about storytelling and connection. Combining that with the fun and imagination of the Wiggles and working with these legendary country music artists feels like the perfect match. We can’t wait for these songs to be heard by families around the world !
Lachy Gillespie, who plays Purple Wiggle, added: “We’re so excited to share ‘Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!’ with families everywhere. It’s a song that’s full of energy, fun and country flair. With incredible Dasha is an absolute joy to work with and her music has brought country music to a whole new audience whether you’re three, thirty-three or ninety-three, this song is all about bringing people together to sing. , dance, and even try line dancing!”
The Wiggles have been releasing music projects since 1999 and have previously released country-themed albums Cold Pasta Western 2004.
The Wiggles will also tour the United States this summer with their Bouncing Balls tour, which will run from June 1st to July 6th.
Listen to Dasha’s collaboration with The Wiggles below:
