Who is REDNEX?

REDNEX is a Swedish music group formed in 1994 and based in Stockholm. It was created by members Åsa Linderborg, Mikael Karlsson, Patrik Sjöberg, Anne Line Hogstad, and Janne Persson. They are known for their popular singles “Cotton Eye Joe”, “Old Pop In An Oak”, “The Spirit Of The Hawk”, and “Wish You Were Here”.

REDNEX's Career

The group has released six studio albums since their formation in 1994. They released their debut album titled Sex & Violins in 1995 which featured their famous single “Cotton Eye Joe”. The single went on to become a worldwide hit and topped the charts in many countries around the world. Since then they have released five more studio albums; Farm Out! (1997), The Chase (2000), The Best Of (2002), A Las Cartas (2005), and The Best Of Redux (2018).

REDNEX's Collaborations

The group has collaborated with many other artists throughout their career. Some of these artists include Göran Edman, Stig Broegger, and Lars Halvor Jensen. Their most recent collaboration was with Norwegian singer-songwriter Nicki Bendik for the single “Love Me When I'm Down”.

REDNEX's Legacy

REDNEX has become one of the most successful Swedish groups in recent years. Their single “Cotton Eye Joe” is one of the most widely known songs around the world. The group has also won several awards including two Swedish Grammis Awards for Best Dance Act and two MTV Europe Music Awards for Best Swedish Act. REDNEX continues to be a popular group today and is still actively performing live shows all over the world.