Taylor Swift's New Song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for 'Toy Story 5': A Return to Country Music and Potential Oscar Contender

Taylor Swift's New Song 'I Knew It, I Knew You' for 'Toy Story 5': A Return to Country Music and Potential Oscar Contender

Taylor Swift has released a new song titled “I Knew It, I Knew You” for the upcoming “Toy Story 5” film by Disney and Pixar. The track marks a return to country music for Swift, featuring live instrumentation, banjo, and harmonica. Co-produced by Jack Antonoff, the song is Swift's first original material since “The Life of a Showgirl” in October.

Swift expressed her excitement about writing for the character Jessie from “Toy Story,” a franchise she has loved since childhood. The rollout of “I Knew It, I Knew You” included billboards in various cities and preorders for three CD single versions of the track, all of which quickly sold out. The song's connection to the film was praised by “Toy Story 5” director and writer Andrew Stanton.

Speculation has arisen about the song's potential as an Oscar contender in the original song category. For consideration at the 2027 Academy Awards, the film and its song submissions must meet specific criteria, including a qualifying theatrical release and placement within the film. If submitted and successful, Swift could be one step closer to achieving an EGOT, having already won multiple Grammys and an Emmy.