Parents, rejoice! The days of endlessly looping “Baby Shark” might finally be over. The Wiggles, the legendary children’s group, are taking a sharp turn into country music with their brand-new album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!—and it actually sounds like something we might want to listen to on repeat.
Dropping tonight at midnight (March 7), this star-studded country album is packed with collaborations featuring some of the biggest names in country music. We are talking Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, Jackson Dean, Orville Peck, Morgan Evans, MacKenzie Porter, and more. This is not just another kids’ album—it is a full-fledged country crossover moment that lets parents and kids sing along together without losing their minds.
Why This Album is a Game-Changer for Parents
If you have ever spent hours trapped in the car listening to the same kid-friendly jingles, you know the struggle. Sure, The Wiggles have always had a knack for making catchy songs, but that does not mean they have been bearable for parents.
That is why Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! feels like such a breath of fresh air. Instead of grating earworms, this album delivers real country music with legitimate artists, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.
And honestly, if Dolly Parton is signing off on this project, it has to be good.
The Country Stars Joining The Wiggles
Here is a sneak peek at some of the big-name collaborations you will hear on Wiggle Up, Giddy Up!:
- Lainey Wilson brings her signature twang to Let’s Ride!, an energetic anthem that blends right into a mash-up with Fruit Salad. If you ever wanted to hear a Grammy-winning country artist sing about fruit, this is your moment.
- Jackson Dean lends his gritty vocals to It’s Tough Being Three Years Old, a song about the emotional rollercoaster that is toddlerhood—something every parent can relate to.
- MacKenzie Porter joins in on a reimagined version of Rock-a-Bye Your Bear, with a new music video premiering at midnight.
- Morgan Evans revamps The Wiggles’ classic Big Red Car into Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Ute, because, of course, a truck makes everything better.
- Orville Peck joins in on Friends of Dorothy, a playful track celebrating The Wiggles’ iconic Dorothy the Dinosaur while delivering a message of friendship and love.
Plus, country icons like Troy Cassar-Daley, The Wolfe Brothers, Kaylee Bell, Lucky Oceans, and even the late Slim Dusty make appearances, proving this album is more than just a gimmick—it is a full-blown country music event.
A Country Album That Kids and Parents Can Enjoy Together
This is what makes Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! so exciting. Instead of being just another kids’ album, The Wiggles have found a way to bridge the gap between children’s entertainment and mainstream music.
Country music is built on storytelling, nostalgia, and real-life experiences, so it makes sense that it would translate well into children’s music. And let’s be honest—if we have to listen to something on repeat, it might as well be something we actually like.
Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! Album track list
1. Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! (feat. Dasha). Watch music video here
2. Counting 1 to 5. Watch music video here
3. Friends! (feat. Dolly Parton). Watch music video here
4. We’re the Cowboys
5. Friends of Dorothy (feat. Orville Peck)
6. Watching the Ponies
7. Hats, Boots, Ride!
8. Introduction to Let’s Ride!
9. Let’s Ride! (feat. Lainey Wilson)
10. Rock-a-Bye Your Bear (feat. MacKenzie Porter)
11. Standing in Line (feat. Troy Cassar-Daley)
12. Big Red Ute. Watch music video here
13. Say the Dance, Boots ‘N All (feat. Kaylee Bell) Watch music video here
14. Cowboys and Cowgirls
15. Dorothy Doll (feat. The Wolfe Brothers)
16. Toot Toot, Chugga Chugga, Big Red Ute (feat. Morgan Evans)
17. We Pack the Ute to Go Camping
18. Here Come the Chicken
19. Someone Left the Gate Open
20. Lachy Sings, Lucky Swings (feat. Lucky Oceans)
21. Introduction to It’s Tough Being Three Years Old
22. It’s Tough Being Three Years Old (feat. Jackson Dean)
23. Calling All Cows (feat. Morgan Evans)
24. Bouncing Balls
25. I Love to Have a Dance with Dorothy (feat. Slim Dusty)
26. A Country Singer (feat. Travis Collins)
27. Pickup Truck Driving
28. What Does A Cow Do?
29. The Hokey Pokey – Western Style
30. We Will Always Be Friends (feat. Dolly Parton)
31. Love is Like a Butterfly
32. Wabash Cannonball
The Wiggles Are Back on Tour
If your kids are obsessed with The Wiggles (or if you just need a way to burn off some of their energy), their Bouncing Balls Tour is heading to Australia, the UK, the USA, and Canada for the first time since 2019.
Get ticket info here: The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour
Final Thoughts
Parents, it is time to retire the Baby Shark madness and replace it with some honest-to-goodness country music—even if it is still technically made for kids.
With Dolly, Lainey, Orville, and more lending their voices, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! is shaping up to be the first children’s album we won’t immediately mute.
The album drops tonight at midnight, so get ready for a much-needed change in your car ride playlist.