Parton-Penned Song “Friends!” Available Now and “We Will Always Be Friends” Coming March 7th
The Wiggles Reimagine Beloved Dolly Classic For Young Audiences – “Counting 1 To 5” Available Now and Their Cover of her hit “Love Is Like A Butterfly” Releasing in tandem with their Album.
Stream singles here
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Watch ‘Friends!’ music video here
Watch ‘Counting 1 to 5’ music video here:
Pre-order/ Pre-save the album here
For the first time ever, The Wiggles have teamed up with Global Superstar Dolly Parton to make history with a groundbreaking double single release. This glittering and unexpected collaboration is set to bring joy, learning, and flair to families worldwide.
I had the opportunity to speak to Anthony Field, known as the Blue Wiggle about their new country album and upcoming world tour. Enjoy our conversation from down under in Australia to here in Hollywood.
Parton and the world’s most beloved children’s group have teamed up to unveil an unforgettable new collaboration -‘Friends!’ – a heartfelt tune penned by Dolly herself. ‘Friends’ is a toe-tapping single about kindness, community and lifelong friendship – an instant classic that kids and grown-ups alike will treasure for years to come.
The fun doesn’t stop there, with Dolly’s iconic hit ‘9 to 5’ reimagined by The Wiggles as ‘Counting 1 to 5’, adding a fun, fresh and educational twist to one of Dolly’s signature tunes.
Dolly Parton shares, “Well, I just wiggled my way out into the Wiggles’ world! I had so much fun being a part of this project, and I hope you enjoy it as much as we have.”
“Dolly’s music is pure magic,” says Anthony Field, the Blue Wiggle. “Getting to work with her on these songs is a dream come true. We can’t wait for families everywhere to sing along and share in the joy.”
Red Wiggle Caterina Mete has an especially deep connection to this collaboration, having idolized Dolly Parton as a singer-songwriter for years. Caterina’s admiration runs so deep that she even has a Dolly Parton tattoo and named one of her twin daughters, Dolly, after the beloved chart-topping music legend.
“Getting to work with my absolute musical hero is beyond surreal,” says Caterina. “Dolly has inspired me in so many ways, and I know these songs will bring so much happiness to families everywhere.”
Both ‘Friends!’ and ‘Counting 1 to 5’ are available to stream now on all major platforms, leading up to the highly anticipated new album release, ‘Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!’ on March 7th, which is available for pre-save now.
This new country album by The Wiggles also includes another original song featuring Dolly’s vocals called ‘We Will Always Be Friends’, as well as The Wiggles’ tender cover of Dolly Parton’s ‘Love is Like a Butterfly’.
Other not-to-be-missed collaborations on the star-studded album include Lainey Wilson, Orville Peck, Dasha, Morgan Evans, Jackson Dean, Kaylee Bell, MacKenzie Porter, Troy Cassar-Daley, The Wolfe Brothers, Travis Collins, Lucky Oceans, and the late, great Slim Dusty.
As Australia’s #1 Local Artist on Spotify, The Wiggles are taking their music across the globe this year. Their Bouncing Balls International Tour will bring The Wiggles’ signature fun and energy to audiences across Australia, the UK, USA, and Canada from March 2025. Select songs off of the country album will be performed on the Bouncing Balls Tour when The Wiggles come to the United States in June!
For tour dates, tickets, and more, please visit https://thewiggles.com/live#usacanada2025
For ticket to the LA show, click this link: The Novo in LA – https://www.axs.com/events/
‘Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!’ Album track list
Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! (feat. Dasha)
Counting 1 to 5
Friends! (feat. Dolly Parton)
We’re the Cowboys
Friends of Dorothy (feat. Orville Peck)
Watching the Ponies
Hats, Boots, Ride!
Introduction to Let’s Ride!
Let’s Ride! (feat. Lainey Wilson
Rock-a-Bye Your Bear (feat. MacKenzie Porter)
Standing in Line (feat. Troy Cassar-Daley)
Big Red Ute
Say the Dance, Boots ‘N All (feat. Kaylee Bell)
Cowboys and Cowgirls
Dorothy Doll (feat. The Wolfe Brothers)
Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Ute (feat. Morgan Evans)
We Pack the Ute to Go Camping
Here Come the Chicken
Someone Left the Gate Open
Lachy Sings, Lucky Swings (feat. Lucky Oceans)
Introduction to It’s Tough Being Three Years Old
It’s Tough Being Three Years Old (feat. Jackson Dean)
Calling All Cows (feat. Morgan Evans)
Bouncing Balls
I Love to Have a Dance with Dorothy (feat. Slim Dusty)
A Country Singer (feat. Travis Collins)
Pickup Truck Driving
What Does A Cow Do?
The Hokey Pokey – Western Style
We Will Always Be Friends (feat. Dolly Parton)
Love is Like a Butterfly
Wabash Cannonball
Wiggle Up, Giddy Up album – https://snd.click/thewiggles-
About The Wiggles
For over three decades, The Wiggles, the world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, have educated, entertained and enriched the lives of millions of pre-schoolers (and their parents) across the globe. Today, generations of fans that grew up watching The Wiggles are sharing their love of the band with their own children. With over 3 billion music streams, 5 billion views on YouTube, 30 million album and DVDs sales, and over 8 million books sold globally, The Wiggles continue to dominate the preschool entertainment scene. Their live shows annually sell out to audiences on three continents, and their video content is seen in over 190 countries worldwide. The popularity of The Wiggles extends to high-profile fans internationally with Khloe Kardashian recently sharing multiple Instagram stories with her 305 million followers. The Wiggles’ ability to resonate across generations and cultures ensures their lasting impact on children’s entertainment for years to come.
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