Taylor Swift Earns First CMA Awards Nomination in Four Years and Confirms Red Carpet Return

Global superstar Taylor Swift has officially earned her first Country Music Association (CMA) Awards nomination in four years. The artist was nominated in the Single of the Year category for "I Knew It, I Knew You," a country-pop track written for the soundtrack of Disney and Pixar's animated feature Toy Story 5. Swift co-wrote and co-produced the track alongside longtime creative partner Jack Antonoff, recording it from the perspective of the film's beloved character Jessie. Following the announcement on September 10, 2026, Swift shared her excitement with fans on Instagram, writing, "Looks like I haven't yee'd my last haw! Thank you CMA!" She also confirmed her plans to walk the red carpet and attend the 60th Annual CMA Awards ceremony, scheduled for November 18, 2026, at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The nomination represents a historic full-circle moment for Swift, whose music career originally began in country music before her transition into global pop stardom. "I Knew It, I Knew You" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart upon release and achieved widespread airplay across country radio stations. Swift last received a CMA nomination in 2022 for Video of the Year for her collaboration with Chris Stapleton, "I Bet You Think About Me," and last appeared in person at the ceremony in 2016. In the Single of the Year category, she faces competition from Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson.