Taylor Swift is taking over country radio this Saturday for an exclusive iHeartCountry House Party interview, continuing her recent return to her country music roots. Hosts Wayne D and Tay will sit down with Swift on September 5 at 7 p.m. to discuss her latest single, “I Knew It, I Knew You,” from the Toy Story 5 soundtrack.
Fans can tune in via the iHeartRadio app by searching for Bob 94.9 FM and adding it as a preset, or listen directly on the country station 94.9 The Bull. The interview marks another public embrace of country radio following the success of her song, which debuted at No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart in June 2026.
“I Knew It, I Knew You” was an original song written for Disney and Pixar’s animated film, penned and produced by Swift alongside Jack Antonoff. The track became a streaming phenomenon, with Apple Music naming it the “biggest country single of 2026” shortly after its June 5 release, according to People magazine.
Swift’s return to country radio represents a significant moment in her career arc. The song marks her most direct engagement with the country format since 2020’s Folklore, an album that briefly touched on her country roots before she moved deeper into pop. Industry observers have noted that her comments about embracing her country heritage, combined with country radio’s warm reception, signal a renewed connection to the genre where she first gained prominence.
The iHeartCountry House Party appearance comes as Swift continues to explore different musical directions. Her willingness to record a country-leaning song for a major film project, paired with her active promotion of the track to country radio stations, underscores what some analysts view as a deliberate effort to reconnect with that audience. The interview will give fans insight into her creative process and her feelings about returning to her country roots.
Sources
- Nashville Tennessean — confirmed interview date, time, hosts (Wayne D and Tay), station (94.9 The Bull), and how to listen via iHeartRadio app
- Variety — confirmed “I Knew It, I Knew You” debuted at No. 1 on Hot 100 on June 15, 2026
- People — confirmed Apple Music named the song “biggest country single of 2026” and broke streaming records
- Euphoria Zine — context on song marking return to country roots after Folklore
- Wikipedia — confirmed song is from Toy Story 5 soundtrack
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