The Grammy-winning singer’s return to country music with I Knew It, I Knew You has shattered streaming milestones across major platforms
Taylor Swift has broken multiple streaming records with her new song for Toy Story 5, released shortly after midnight on Friday.
The 36-year-old Grammy Award-winning singer has returned to her country music roots with I Knew It, I Knew You, a track featured on the highly anticipated animated film’s soundtrack.
The song proved to be an instant success, achieving remarkable milestones within just 24 hours of its release.
Spotify confirmed that I Knew It, I Knew You became the most-streamed country song by a female artist in a single day in the platform’s history.
Apple Music also reported that the track is the biggest country single of 2026 and the largest soundtrack single ever based on first-day streaming figures.
Meanwhile, Amazon Music stated that the song recorded the biggest global first 24-hour debut for any release this year.
Swift revealed that the inspiration behind the song stemmed from her lifelong affection for the Toy Story franchise. The singer explained that she wrote the track after watching an early screening of the upcoming film.
The Life of a Showgirl singer also expressed gratitude to the filmmakers and producer Jack Antonoff for their contributions to bringing the song to life.
Fans flooded social media with praise for the track, with many predicting that it could become a strong contender during the upcoming awards season.
The song’s release comes amid growing interest in Swift’s reported wedding plans with NFL star Travis Kelce, with fans eagerly following updates surrounding the high-profile couple.
