Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' Song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' Breaks Streaming Record
Spotify said Taylor Swift’s new country track set a single-day record for female artists, with a music video and streaming push boosting early listens.
- On Friday, June 5, Spotify announced that Taylor Swift's new track "I Knew It, I Knew You" became the most-streamed country song in a single day by a female artist in the platform's history.
- Swift wrote the song for Pixar's "Toy Story 5," arriving June 19, after viewing an early cut and finding creative inspiration in the character Jessie, voiced by Joan Cusack.
- Collaborating with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, Swift noted she "dreamed of getting to write for these characters" she has adored since age 5, reflecting her lifelong connection to the franchise.
- Industry observers are flagging the song as a potential Oscar contender for Best Original Song, following a music video release on major streaming services including Apple Music.
- Swift thanked director Andrew Stanton for "imagining me for this" and composer Randy Newman for the "gorgeous sonic tapestry" woven throughout the franchise over the years.
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Taylor Swift is Already Breaking Records With Her New 'Toy Story 5' Song
Getty Images Taylor Swift is already making history with her new Toy Story 5 song. The superstar singer’s latest release, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” shattered streaming records across multiple platforms within its first day of release, per The Wrap. Spotify announced that the track became the most-streamed country song by a female artist in a single day in the platform’s history. On June 5th, 2026, Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” became th…
Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' Song Breaks Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music Records in First Day
Taylor Swift shattered Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music records Friday with her new song “I Knew It, I Knew You.” Spotify announced the singer-songwriter’s new single became the most-streamed country song in a single day by a female artist in the platform’s history. It shared the milestone on its X account Friday. On June 5th, 2026, Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” became the most-streamed country song in a single day by a female artist in …
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