The superstar earns her 15th career No. 1 as her new song from Toy Story 5 makes history across multiple Billboard charts.
Taylor Swift has once again proven why she remains one of the most influential artists in modern music. Her latest single, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the singer-songwriter’s 15th career chart-topper.
The song, featured on the upcoming Pixar film Toy Story 5, was inspired by the beloved cowgirl character Jessie, adding a heartfelt country flavor that resonates with both longtime Swift fans and Disney audiences.
A Historic Achievement
With her latest No. 1, Swift now stands alone with the third-most No. 1 singles in Billboard Hot 100 history, surpassing both Drake and Rihanna.
Only two acts have achieved more chart-toppers:
- The Beatles – 20 No. 1 hits
- Mariah Carey – 19 No. 1 hits
- Taylor Swift – 15 No. 1 hits
The milestone further cements Swift’s legacy as one of the most successful recording artists of all time.
Another Record-Breaking Debut
“I Knew It, I Knew You” also becomes Swift’s ninth song to debut directly at No. 1 on the Hot 100, allowing her to surpass Ariana Grande for the most No. 1 debuts among female artists.
Additionally, the single marks her 70th career Top 10 hit, extending her own record as the woman with the most Top 10 entries in Billboard Hot 100 history.
A First for Pixar
The success of “I Knew It, I Knew You” is historic beyond Swift’s career.
The track becomes the first-ever No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hit from a Pixar film and only the third chart-topper originating from an animated Disney movie.
Previous animated Disney films to reach No. 1 include:
- “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto (2022)
- “A Whole New World” by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle from Aladdin (1993)
The achievement highlights the growing influence of animated film soundtracks on mainstream popular music.
Strong Streaming, Sales and Radio Performance
Released on June 5, the single posted impressive numbers during its first tracking week in the United States:
- 27.2 million official streams
- 46.7 million radio audience impressions
- 87,000 units sold
The song also debuted at:
- No. 1 on Streaming Songs
- No. 1 on Hot Country Songs
- No. 7 on Radio Songs
- No. 8 on Country Airplay
- Top 10 on Adult Contemporary
- Top 20 on both Pop Airplay and Adult Pop Airplay
Swift also extended her own record with 32 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales chart.
Taylor Swift Continues to Redefine Pop Success
More than fifteen years into her career, Taylor Swift continues to break records while effortlessly moving between pop, country and cinematic storytelling.
With Toy Story 5 set to introduce “I Knew It, I Knew You” to a global audience, the song’s immediate success demonstrates Swift’s unmatched ability to turn every release into a cultural event.
As Billboard’s charts continue to reflect the changing landscape of music consumption through streaming, radio and digital sales, Swift once again proves she remains at the forefront of the industry.
