Australian children’s music group, The Wiggles has teamed up with singer, Dolly Parton for groundbreaking double singles, ‘Friends!’ and ‘Counting 1 to 5.’ Listen to both the singles below.
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 Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field. “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.”
The Wiggles’ new country album ‘Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!’ also includes another original song featuring Dolly’s vocals called ‘We Will Always Be Friends’, as well as The Wiggles’ tender cover of Dolly’s classic ‘Love is Like a Butterfly’.
‘Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!’ is out March 7. Other not-to-be-missed collaborations on the 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.
Meanwhile, Also, The Wiggles will be kicking off in the U.S. and Canada in June. Dates and ticket information for the group’s Bouncing Balls Tour are available here.
Recently, Sabrina Carpenter re-released the black & white version of the video track, ‘Please Please Please’ ft. Dolly Parton.
The Wiggles Team Up with Dolly Parton for Groundbreaking Double Single, ‘Friends!’ and ‘Counting 1 to 5’
