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Taylor Swift Releases New 'Toy Story 5' Song
Taylor Swift wrote the country-leaning track for Jessie after seeing an early cut of the film, director Andrew Stanton said.
- On Friday, June 5, 2026, pop star Taylor Swift released her new original song, "I Knew It, I Knew You," for the upcoming Disney and Pixar film Toy Story 5.
- The track, co-written with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, draws inspiration from the cowgirl character Jessie's ongoing journey, marking a return to Swift's country music roots.
- Director Andrew Stanton called the collaboration a "freakin' honor," noting Swift's immediate understanding of Jessie was undeniable, while the production features acoustic harmonica and piano instrumentation.
- Collector's-Edition CD singles featuring acoustic and piano versions are available for $3.99, following the song's immediate release on digital platforms.
- With Toy Story 5 hitting theaters June 19, the song highlights Swift's evolution, blending her characteristic narrative storytelling with nostalgic themes central to the animated franchise.
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Taylor Swift releases 'Toy Story 5' song: 'Felt like a musical departure'
Taylor Swift's new song for the Disney and Pixar's forthcoming “Toy Story 5” film is here.
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Taylor Swift On New ‘Toy Story’ Song: “A New Challenge and Also Felt Like Second Nature All At Once”
"We wrote this with so much adoration for these characters that made us laugh and helped us learn lessons and think outside the backyard all throughout our childhoods," Swift wrote on Friday.
·Los Angeles, United States
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Taylor Swift's 'Toy Story 5' song is a return to pop country
Taylor Swift has released a new song for Disney and Pixar's “Toy Story 5.” The track, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” marks a soft return to her country-pop roots.
·New York, United States
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