Taylor Swift's 'I Knew It, I Knew You' Claims Top Spot on Radio Songs
The song drew 64.7 million airplay audience impressions in the week ending Aug. 20. It becomes her ninth career Radio Songs No. 1. The track is from Toy Story 5 and previously topped the Hot 100.
The song’s rise to the top of Radio Songs follows its earlier debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100, making it a rare soundtrack hit from an animated Disney film. It is only the third such leader in Hot 100 history and the first from Pixar. The track also set records on format-specific charts, including the first top-10 debut by a woman on Country Airplay.
Swift’s history with Radio Songs includes a notable first: “You Belong With Me” was the first country crossover to top the chart since its 1990 inception. That milestone surpassed prior No. 2 peaks by Shania Twain and Faith Hill. Her current single also pushed her past Maroon 5 for the most Adult Pop Airplay No. 1s.
This achievement could reinforce Swift’s dominance across multiple radio formats, potentially influencing how labels and programmers prioritize soundtrack singles from major franchises. It may also encourage more cross-genre promotion, as the song’s country and pop airplay success demonstrates broad audience appeal. Younger listeners exposed to the track via the film could become new radio consumers, while established fans may see the milestone as further validation of her enduring commercial reach.