Taylor Swift’s latest single from Toy Story 5 has galloped to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, delivering a massive win for rights holders and publishers who rely on animated Disney properties for chart dominance. This track, inspired by the film’s cowgirl heroine Jessie, is Swift’s 15th career leader, instantly securing her sole possession of the third-most No. 1s in the chart’s 67-year history. She now breaks a tie with Drake and Rihanna to stand behind only The Beatles and Mariah Carey. For songwriters and label executives, this debut proves that animated features can still generate the highest streaming and sales volume in the industry, joining a rare lineage of Disney No. 1s that includes We Don’t Talk About Bruno and A Whole New World.
A Historic Debut for Women and Animated Films
The track marks Swift’s ninth No. 1 Hot 100 debut, allowing her to pass Ariana Grande for the most among women. It also extends her record for the most top 10 entries by a woman artist with 70. This achievement is particularly significant for the animation sector, as it is just the third Hot 100 No. 1 ever from an animated Disney movie and the first from its Pixar studio. The song concurrently launches at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, marking Swift’s milestone 10th leader in that genre. These numbers reflect a powerful blend of all-genre U.S. streaming, radio airplay, and sales data, with digital singles sales from direct-to-consumer sites excluded from the calculation.
Streaming, Airplay, and Sales Breakdown
Released on June 5 on Pixar/Walt Disney/Republic Records, the song opened with 27.2 million official streams, 46.7 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 87,000 sold in the U.S. through June 11. It debuts as Swift’s 11th No. 1 on the Streaming Songs chart and her record-extending 32nd No. 1 on Digital Song Sales with 70,000 downloads. The track also sold 17,000 units via three CD single options: original, acoustic, and piano versions. In the Radio Songs category, Swift becomes the first artist with multiple top 10 debuts since the chart became an all-format ranking in December 1998, joining peers like Rihanna, Adele, and Lady Gaga in this tier.
What to Watch Next on the Charts
All charts dated June 20, 2026, will update on Billboard.com on Tuesday, June 16. Luminate, the independent data provider, completes a thorough review of all data submissions, authenticating data and removing suspicious or unverifiable entries before final calculations. Publishers and promoters should monitor the upcoming updates for the Hot Country Songs and Streaming Songs charts, where Swift continues to extend her records. For full chart rules and explanations, industry professionals can refer to the official Billboard resources or follow @billboard and @billboardcharts on X and Instagram.
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