Taylor Swift Breaks Multiple Chart Records with New No. 1 Single
Taylor Swift's new single "I Knew It, I Knew You," from the *Toy Story 5* soundtrack, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving her 15 career chart-toppers—surpassing Rihanna and Drake for third all-time. It also became her ninth No. 1 debut, beating Ariana Grande's record, and made her the first artist with multiple top-10 Radio Songs debuts. In the UK, it earned her seventh No. 1 single. Despite the success, BTS still holds 2026's biggest sales debut.
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Taylor Swift Joins Garth Brooks With Historic Top 10 Debut on Country Airplay Chart
Taylor Swift's new single 'I Knew It, I Knew You' from Toy Story 5 debuts at No. 8 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, making her the first woman and only the second artist overall – after Garth Brooks in 2007 – to debut a song inside the top 10 on that chart. The milestone marks Swift's 40th career placement on the Country Airplay chart, with 19 of those reaching the top 10 and seven hitting No. 1. Her last top 10 on the tally was in December 2013 with 'Red.' The song's success spans both pop and country radio formats. Lainey Wilson's 'Phone, Keys, Wallet' featuring John Mayer also debuts at No. 30 on the same chart this week.
Forbes - BusinessTaylor Swift Becomes First Artist to Debut Multiple Songs in Top 10 on Billboard Radio Songs Chart
Taylor Swift has made history by becoming the first artist to debut multiple songs inside the top 10 on Billboard's Radio Songs chart. Her new single 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' written for Toy Story 5, opened at No. 7 on the chart. This follows her previous feat in October 2025 when 'The Fate of Ophelia' debuted at the same position. Only six songs in history have entered the Radio Songs chart in the top 10, with previous artists including Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Adele, and Rihanna. Swift has now charted 55 tracks on Radio Songs, with 24 reaching the top 10 and 8 reaching No. 1. The new single also debuted on 13 Billboard rankings, including top 10 placements on Country Airplay and Adult Contemporary charts.
Forbes - BusinessTaylor Swift Passes Britney Spears And Lady Gaga In UK Chart History
Taylor Swift achieved her seventh No.1 single on the UK Official Singles chart with 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack. This moves her past Britney Spears, Drake, Lady Gaga, and Rod Stewart, who each have six No.1s. Swift is now tied with George Michael, Jess Glynne, Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams, Tinie Tempah, and David Guetta at seven No.1s. Elvis Presley remains the all-time leader with 21 No.1s, followed by Cliff Richard and Ed Sheeran (14 each), and Madonna (13). The single debuted at No.1 on the Official Singles, Sales, Downloads, and Physical charts, but missed the top of the Streaming chart, landing at No.2 behind Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's collaboration.
Forbes - BusinessTaylor Swift Beats Ariana Grande's Record for Second-Most No. 1 Debuts on Billboard Hot 100
Taylor Swift has surpassed Ariana Grande to claim the second-most No. 1 debuts in Billboard Hot 100 history, just one week after Grande tied her record. Swift's new single 'I Knew It, I Knew You' from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack debuted at No. 1, marking her ninth song to launch atop the chart. This gives Swift 15 total No. 1 hits, moving her past Rihanna and Drake (both with 14) for third place on the all-time list. Drake still leads all artists with 10 No. 1 debuts, achieved in late May with his triple album drop. The article notes that 2026 has seen seven No. 1 debuts so far, with Swift scoring three of them, including 'The Fate of Ophelia' and 'Opalite' earlier in the year. The competitive race among Drake, Swift, and Grande highlights the modern trend of songs debuting at No. 1 due to streaming and sales.
Forbes - BusinessTaylor Swift's New Single Debuts at No. 1, But BTS Holds 2026's Biggest Sales Debut
Taylor Swift's new single 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' written for the movie Toy Story 5, debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Digital Song Sales chart. The track sold 70,000 digital downloads and 17,000 CDs in its first week, earning Swift her 32nd No. 1 on the Digital Song Sales chart, extending her lead over all other artists. However, the song's 70,000 digital sales debut is only the second-largest of 2026, behind BTS's 'Swim,' which sold 94,500 copies in its opening week. Ariana Grande's 'Hate That I Made You Love Me' was pushed to third place with 55,000 sales.
Forbes - BusinessTaylor Swift Beats Rihanna And Drake For A New Spot In The History Books
Taylor Swift's latest single 'I Knew It, I Knew You' has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her milestone fifteenth chart-topper. This achievement pushes her past both Rihanna and Drake in the all-time rankings, giving her sole possession of third place for most No. 1 hits, behind only The Beatles (20) and Mariah Carey (19). The song sold 87,000 copies, amassed 27 million streams, and reached 46 million radio listeners in its first week. This is Swift's third No. 1 in 2026 alone, following 'The Fate of Ophelia' and 'Opalite' from her album 'The Life of a Showgirl.' The feat breaks a three-way tie with Rihanna and Drake that lasted only three weeks after Drake's recent No. 1 'Janice STFU.'
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