Taylor Swift Makes History with 16th No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay Chart
Taylor Swift has achieved a new milestone by securing her 16th No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Pop Airplay chart with her song "I Knew It, I Knew You." This accomplishment surpasses Maroon 5's record on the chart since its inception in March 1996. P!nk follows with 10 No. 1s, while Katy Perry and Ed Sheeran have eight each. The chart tracks the weekly plays of songs on nearly 80 U.S. adult top 40 radio stations, as reported by Mediabase and provided to Billboard by Luminate.
"I Knew It, I Knew You" is featured in Toy Story 5 and is inspired by the character Jessie, the cowgirl heroine from the film. The song marked Swift's 15th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 when it debuted in June. It is only the third song from an animated Disney movie to top the Hot 100 and the first from Pixar. Swift expressed her excitement about creating the song for Jessie, describing it as a musical departure and a return to her roots. She shared her love for Toy Story, which has been a part of her life since childhood.
The latest chart rankings, including Taylor Swift's achievement, will be updated on Billboard.com on Tuesday, August 18. Taylor Swift continues to make history with her chart-topping hits, solidifying her position as one of the most successful artists in the music industry.