Taylor Swift Releases Original Song "I Knew It, I Knew You" for Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift confirmed her original song "I Knew It, I Knew You" for Disney and Pixar's *Toy Story 5*, ending months of speculation. The track, co-written with Jack Antonoff, marks her return to country roots and debuted at No. 1 on iTunes. Inspired by character Jessie, it releases June 5 ahead of the film's June 19 premiere. The song is considered a potential Oscar contender, continuing the franchise's award-winning legacy.
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Why Taylor Swift And Bad Bunny Are In ‘Toy Story 5’
Pixar's Toy Story 5 features contributions from two of the world's most famous musical artists: Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny. Producer Jessica Choi revealed that Swift was recruited via a personal letter connecting Swift's career journey to the film's focus on the character Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl. Swift wrote the end-credits song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' in eight hours after seeing the film; it has already reached #2 on US Spotify charts. Bad Bunny, fresh off a Super Bowl halftime show and with prior acting roles, was cast after producers discovered his viral COVID-era videos playing with Toy Story dolls. He voices the character 'Pizza with Sunglasses.' The film's core cast includes Joan Cusack as Jessie, Tom Hanks as Woody, and Tim Allen as Buzz. Analysts speculate Swift's involvement may also be aimed at an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song.
Forbes - BusinessTaylor Swift's Toy Story 5 Song Was Written And Recorded In Eight 'Hectic' Hours
Taylor Swift revealed that her song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack was written and recorded in a single hectic day. After watching the film at 11am, she became inspired, wrote the song, produced it, and recorded vocals by 6:57pm, with Disney CEO Bob Iger and Pixar's Tom scheduled to hear it two hours later. The song, a collaboration with Jack Antonoff, topped singles charts in the UK and US within a week of release. Swift described the chaotic process as 'one of the most fun days of my life' and expressed her lifelong dream of writing for Toy Story characters. The film was released in cinemas on Friday.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Taylor Swift's Toy Story 5 Song Was Written And Recorded In Eight 'Hectic' Hours
Taylor Swift revealed that her song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack was written and recorded in a single hectic day. After seeing the film at 11am, she became inspired, wrote the song at home, produced it, and performed vocals by 6:57pm, with Disney CEO Bob Iger and Pixar's Tom arriving two hours later to hear it. The song, a collaboration with Jack Antonoff, topped charts on both sides of the Atlantic within a week of release. Swift expressed that writing for the Toy Story characters was a childhood dream come true.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' Song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' Becomes Immediate Bestseller on iTunes
Taylor Swift's new single 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' written for the upcoming film Toy Story 5, has debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart in the United States at the start of the new tracking week. The song, co-written with Jack Antonoff, marks Swift's first new music release of 2026 and returns her to her country roots. Disney had teased Swift's involvement through social media ads and billboards that shortened Toy Story to 'TS,' leading fans to speculate correctly. The track leads a top 10 that includes six new releases from artists like Keith Urban, Madonna, and Ariana Grande. Swift's fan base continues to drive strong purchase numbers, a rarity in the streaming-dominated music industry. The song is expected to remain a top seller for days and could become a major commercial hit.
Forbes - BusinessTaylor Swift Confirms New Song for Toy Story 5 Soundtrack
Taylor Swift has confirmed she wrote a new song for the upcoming Toy Story 5 soundtrack, ending months of speculation. The song, titled 'I Knew It, I Knew You,' will be released on Friday. Swift announced the news on Instagram, expressing her lifelong love for the Toy Story franchise. Rumors of her involvement began in April when a cryptic countdown featuring Toy Story's clouds motif appeared on her website, and were further fueled by billboards across the US displaying 'TS' in the film's iconic font. A press release states the song marks a return to Swift's early country style and is inspired by the character Jessie's journey. The Toy Story franchise has a history of Oscar-nominated songs, including Randy Newman's 'You've Got a Friend in Me' and the Oscar-winning 'We Belong Together' from Toy Story 3.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Taylor Swift Confirms New Song for Toy Story 5 Soundtrack
Taylor Swift has officially confirmed she has written and recorded a new song for the upcoming Toy Story 5 soundtrack, ending months of speculation. The song, titled 'I Knew It, I Knew You', will be released on Friday. Rumors of Swift's involvement began in April when a cryptic countdown featuring Toy Story's iconic clouds motif appeared on her website before disappearing. More recently, billboards across the US featuring the letters 'TS' in Toy Story's font further fueled speculation. Swift announced the news on Instagram, expressing her lifelong love for the franchise and stating she wrote the song immediately after an early screening of the film. A press release indicates the song marks a return to Swift's early country style, inspired by the character Jessie's journey. The Toy Story franchise has a history of Oscar-nominated songs, including Randy Newman's 'You've Got a Friend in Me' and the Oscar-winning 'We Belong Together' from Toy Story 3.
HuffPost UK - Athena2 - All Entries (Public)Taylor Swift Returns to Country Roots with Toy Story 5 Song
Taylor Swift has written and recorded an original song titled 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, marking her first original song in a country register since her formal genre transition to pop in 2014. The track, inspired by the character Jessie, was announced on June 1, 2026, following an elaborate marketing campaign involving Easter eggs and a 48-hour countdown. Swift collaborated with longtime producer Jack Antonoff on the song, which releases on June 5. The announcement came after initial denials from director Andrew Stanton. Swift's 2025 album 'The Life of a Showgirl' was her 15th number one on the Billboard 200 and the fastest-selling in US history. Toy Story 5 arrives in cinemas June 19.
Forbes - BusinessTaylor Swift Could Throw Hat In Oscars Ring With 'Toy Story 5' Song
Forbes reports that billionaire pop star Taylor Swift will release an original song titled 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for the upcoming film 'Toy Story 5', which opens in theaters later this month. The announcement confirms weeks of rumors and hints. The song, set for release on June 5, is speculated to be a potential contender for songwriting awards during Oscars season, based on historical patterns. The article is a developing story, with Forbes noting it will provide updates. The piece highlights Swift's entry into the film awards conversation through this franchise collaboration.
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