Swift earns 13th career No.1 at Country Radio as a solo artist, her 14th career No. 1 overall.

The milestone marks her first Country Radio No.1 in 13 Years.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nearly two decades after Taylor Swift first introduced herself to the music world as a young country singer-songwriter, the global superstar has returned to the top of the Country radio chart. Her latest single, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” has reached No. 1, marking her 14th career No. 1 at Country radio and her 13th as a solo artist.

The milestone also marks Swift’s first Country radio No. 1 in 13 years, making the achievement a notable return to the format that played an important role in launching her career.

“I Knew It, I Knew You” was released on June 5 as an original song written for Disney and Pixar’s upcoming “Toy Story 5.” Inspired by the journey of the beloved character Jessie, the track draws heavily on Swift’s early country influences while incorporating the mature songwriting perspective that has shaped her career.

Swift wrote and produced the song alongside longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff. Released by Walt Disney Records in association with Republic Records, the track was promoted to Country radio by MCA and ultimately climbed to the top of the format.

A return to her Nashville roots

Musically, “I Knew It, I Knew You” reconnects Swift with the storytelling and organic instrumentation associated with her earliest work. The song combines those country elements with the emotional and lyrical approach that has become a defining part of Swift’s songwriting.

The return has also been met with positive critical reactions. The Guardian praised the song’s roots-oriented character and described it as a reminder of the qualities that have long connected Swift with her audience. The Telegraph called it a potential global summer hit, while ELLE highlighted its emotional impact.

The song’s success has extended far beyond the United States. “I Knew It, I Knew You” has topped singles charts in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Germany, spending two weeks at No. 1 in both the U.K. and Australia.

Its radio performance has been similarly strong. The track reached No. 1 in the U.K. for eight consecutive weeks, five weeks in New Zealand, three consecutive weeks in Germany, three non-consecutive weeks in Australia and two weeks in Ireland.

In addition, the song topped Country radio in Australia for five weeks and Canada for one week, while also reaching No. 1 on Canada’s AC chart for two weeks. In the U.S., it reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

From Nashville to global superstardom

Swift’s latest Country radio milestone carries particular significance because of how far her career has come since her beginnings in Nashville. Her self-titled debut album introduced her in 2006 as one of Country music’s emerging singer-songwriters. Since then, she has developed into one of the world’s most successful recording artists and a 14-time GRAMMY Award winner.

Her return to the top of the Country radio chart therefore represents more than another chart achievement. It reconnects Swift with the musical community and format that helped establish her career nearly 20 years ago.

With “I Knew It, I Knew You,” Swift is once again occupying the top spot in country radio, bringing her career full circle while demonstrating that her connection to the genre remains an important part of her musical story.