Taylor Swift’s new song for Toy Story 5, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” has set major streaming records across global platforms. It has become the most streamed country song in a single day by a female artist in Spotify history.
The song has also reached another milestone. It is now Apple Music’s biggest country release of 2026. It has also broken the platform’s all time record for the highest first day streams for a sound track single.
The strong performance is linked to the song’s music video release on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Many fans rushed to watch the video, which boosted the streaming numbers within the first 24 hours.
On Amazon Music, the track also recorded the biggest global first day streaming debut of any song in 2026. This makes it one of the most successful releases of the year so far.
Taylor Swift’s original song, “I Knew It, I Knew You” from Toy Story 5 is yours this Friday. pic.twitter.com/8lAAgtv5y9
— Toy Story (@toystory) June 1, 2026
The song is inspired by the character Jessie from the Toy Story franchise. It reflects her emotional journey and connects closely with the upcoming fifth film. Swift returned to her country music style for this track, similar to her early albums.
The music video shows key moments from Jessie’s story, including her first meeting with Woody and scenes from her past. It also includes emotional flashbacks and new footage linked to Toy Story 5.
Taylor Swift wrote the song with producer Jack Antonoff. The track is already being discussed as a strong contender for major awards, including possible Oscar recognition for Best Original Song.
It is still not confirmed whether Swift will appear in the film. However, her connection to the project has increased fan excitement ahead of the movie release. The song was officially announced on June 1 and is now available on all major streaming platforms worldwide.
