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Taylor Swift Scores 15th Hot 100 #1, Pixar Milestone

6/17/2026

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Taylor Swift Tops Charts

Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” debuted at No. 1 on Hot 100 on June 15, 2026, giving her 15th Hot 100 No. 1 and moving her to third behind Beatles (20) and Mariah Carey (19).
It entered Hot Country Songs at No. 1, logged 27.2 million streams, 46.7 million radio impressions and 87,000 sales.
It became first Pixar song to top Hot 100 and debut No. 1 on UK singles chart June 12, 2026, giving Swift her seventh UK chart-topper.

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Taylor Swift Blitz

Industry observers label the rollout of “I Knew It, I Knew You” an “all-out blitz” instead of a test single.
Disney partners with Taylor Swift, using the song’s country-radio push to promote the Toy Story franchise.
Critics say the rapid climb shows country radio follows label pushes, casting doubt on the proportion of genuine fans.
The episode fuels debate over whether country radio serves listeners or chiefly amplifies major brand campaigns.

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Taylor Swift Studios

Swift entered Electric Lady Studios in New York on June 15, 2026, igniting TS13 rumors.
Her long-standing fixation on the number 13, tied to her December 13, 1989 birth, fuels the nickname.
No official announcement has confirmed a new record, though the visit follows the release of “I Knew It, I Knew You.”
Analysts say the TS13 buzz could generate pre-release streaming spikes and shape the upcoming promotional rollout.

History

Historical Context

Disney’s 1994 Lion King soundtrack, certified Diamond (10× platinum) and bolstered by the Oscar-winning “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” proved that film-song tie-ins could dominate charts; the 1995 Rhythm of the Pride Lands sequel reinforced this model. Building on that precedent, Taylor Swift’s 2026 Disney-Pixar single debuted at No. 1, echoing the earlier cross-media success.

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Taylor Swift Tops Charts

Taylor Swift’s “I Knew It, I Knew You” debuted at No. 1 on Hot 100 on June 15, 2026, giving her 15th Hot 100 No. 1 and moving her to third behind Beatles (20) and Mariah Carey (19).
It entered Hot Country Songs at No. 1, logged 27.2 million streams, 46.7 million radio impressions and 87,000 sales.
It became first Pixar song to top Hot 100 and debut No. 1 on UK singles chart June 12, 2026, giving Swift her seventh UK chart-topper.

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