Pre-launch › Hype acceleration · 01 Jun 2026 · T−18
Swift reveals "I Knew It, I Knew You" after a countdown
After a countdown on her webstore and a Times Square billboard, Swift announced an original country song for Jessie, written with Jack Antonoff. Limited CD singles were set to ship on release day.
Details
- Date
- 01 Jun 2026 · T−18
- Phase
- Pre-launch › Hype acceleration
- Category
- Music & soundtrack
- Markets
- Global
- Led by
- Partner-led
- Partners
- Taylor Swift, Jack Antonoff
- Channels
- Instagram, Webstore, Billboards
- Mechanics
- Talent as distribution
Sources 1
- Taylor Swift Reveals Original Song for 'Toy Story 5': 'I Knew It, I Knew You'Variety · 01 Jun 2026 · variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: Countdown, Times Square billboard, song announced for 5 June, limited CD singles
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