Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff Eye Grammy and Oscar Glory with ‘Toy Story 5’

Longtime collaborators Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff have solidified their status as industry titans, each boasting three Grammy wins in songwriting categories. Yet, despite their prolific partnership, they have yet to secure a Grammy for a song they co-wrote together. That narrative may soon shift with the release of “I Knew It, I Knew You,” a standout track from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack that is already generating significant buzz for the best song written for visual media category.

Swift’s history with the Recording Academy is storied, beginning with her early wins in country songwriting and expanding into the visual media space with “Safe & Sound” from The Hunger Games. Similarly, Antonoff has built a formidable resume, earning accolades for his work with fun., St. Vincent, and Kendrick Lamar. While the duo has shared four Grammys in other capacities—largely due to Antonoff’s production work on Swift’s 1989, Folklore, and Midnights—a shared songwriting trophy remains the elusive next milestone.

The pair’s track record for nominations is impressive, with previous nods for “I Don’t Want to Live Forever,” “Anti-Hero,” and “Fortnight.” Beyond the Grammys, “I Knew It, I Knew You” is also being positioned as a strong contender for an Academy Award nomination for best original song. This would mark a historic moment for both artists, as they look to follow in the footsteps of Randy Newman, whose work on the Toy Story franchise remains legendary.

As they continue to break records—including their shared status for the most song of the year nominations—the potential for an Oscar nod adds another layer of prestige to their collaboration. Whether or not they take home the gold, their influence on the modern musical landscape remains undeniable.