Aloe Blacc and Cooper Alan release a country rendition of the iconic “Wake Me Up,” blending soul and modern country styles.
Grammy-nominated artist Aloe Blacc and country sensation Cooper Alan have joined forces to reimagine the global hit “Wake Me Up.” This fresh take on the iconic track, originally made famous by Avicii and Aloe Blacc a decade ago, brings a soulful country twist that bridges genres and introduces the song to a new audience.
The original “Wake Me Up” became a worldwide cultural phenomenon, amassing billions of streams and earning diamond certification. Now, Aloe Blacc, whose versatility has spanned genres from soul to pop, collaborates with Cooper Alan, country music’s rising star, to give the track a vibrant new identity.
“‘Wake Me Up’ has always felt like it carried a bit of a country soul to it,” says Cooper Alan. “I’ve been such a huge fan of Aloe and this song from day one, and the idea of giving it a new life in a genre I love felt like a perfect fit.” Alan’s massive following—10 million on TikTok and 15 million across all platforms—reflects his meteoric rise, with recent sold-out international shows adding to his growing success. 
Aloe Blacc shares, “When I first wrote the lyrics and recorded the acoustic demo of ‘Wake Me Up,’ it had a strong bluegrass vibe. This version with Cooper brings it home to where it started in the writing room. I’m excited that a whole new generation loves it.”
“Wake Me Up (Country Version)” blends Aloe’s soulful resonance with Alan’s contemporary country style, celebrating the universal appeal of a great song.
