Taylor Swift announced on Instagram that she has written and recorded a new country‑style song, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” for Disney‑Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 5, slated for release on June 19. The singer posted a playful video dressed as Jessie,the franchise’s iconic cowgirl, and described the project as both a musical departure and a feeling of coming home.

“I Knew It, I Knew You” Debuts Ahead of June 19 Release

The track is now available on all streaming platforms, with pre‑orders offered through Swift’s own website.. In her caption, Swift thanked director Andrew Stanton and composer Randy Newman for creating the Toy Story musical world, and she highlighted co‑writer Jack Antonoff’s role in shaping the song’s “gorgeous sonic tapestry.” According to the source, the singer said the song felt like “second nature” while also presenting a fresh challenge.

Fans Predict Oscar Win and EGOT Leap

Social media erupted after the announcement, with users on X (formerly Twitter) proclaiming that the Academy will “carve out her Oscar by hand already.” One fan even imagined a future ceremony where Swift and Antonoff receive the statuette together. The speculation ties into Swift’s broader ambition to join the exclusive EGOT club—an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, and Tony—all of which she has yet to claim.

Swift’s Film‑Song History Sets the Stage

Providing music for movies is not new for Swift. She contributed “Today Was a Fairytale” to the 2010 Valentine’s Day soundtrack, “Eyes Open” and “Safe & Sound” to The Hunger Games (2012), and teamed with Zayn on “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” for Fifty Shades Darker (2017). Most recently, she wrote “Carolina” for Where the Crawdads Sing (2022). The source notes that her involvement with Toy Story 5 marks a return to her country roots, a genre she first explored on her 2020 album “Folklore.”

“Cowgirl” Instagram Video Highlights Personal Connection

In the Instagram clip, Swift dons a Jessie‑inspired outfit, complete with a cowgirl hat and boots, while the caption recalls her love of Toy Story since age five. She wrote, “Writing this song felt like a musical departure and coming home at the same time,” underscoring the personal nostalgia that fuels the project. The source reports that Swift is also preparing to marry Travis Kelce on July 3 in New York City, adding another high‑profile event to her 2024 calendar.

Open Questions: Oscar Eligibility and Release Timing

Two key uncertainties remain: whether “I Knew It, I Knew You” will meet the Academy’s eligibility rules for the 2025 awards season , and how the song’s country style will be received by the traditionally pop‑oriented Oscar voters. the source does not provide confirmation from Disney‑Pixar or the Academy,leaving fans to speculate on the track’s award prospects.