Could ‘Toy Story 5’ Soundtrack Gallop to a Big Billboard 200 Debut, With Some Help From Taylor Swift?

Could ‘Toy Story 5’ Soundtrack Gallop to a Big Billboard 200 Debut, With Some Help From Taylor Swift?

Author: Billboard June 23, 2026 Duration: 28:20
Taylor Swift‘s back-to-back weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her Toy Story 5 song “I Knew It, I Knew You” got us thinking: Could the Disney/Pixar film’s soundtrack album also find success on our charts? On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith discuss just how high the Toy Story 5 album could climb on the Billboard 200 next week, considering no previous Toy Story soundtrack has ever hit the top 40 of our flagship albums chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every week, the conversation around what's topping the charts and shaping the sound of popular music gets a lively, insider perspective on Pop Shop Podcast. Hosted by Billboard's own Keith Caulfield and Katie Atkinson, this isn't just a dry recitation of numbers. It's where data meets discussion, blending Keith's deep expertise in chart mechanics with Katie's pulse on industry trends and stories. You'll hear them unpack the latest Billboard chart movements, figuring out why certain songs are climbing and what surprising shifts might mean. They dive into the week's biggest music news, from major releases and artist announcements to the cultural moments everyone is talking about. Throughout the year, they also provide essential coverage and analysis of major events like award shows and festival seasons, offering context you won't find elsewhere. Whether you're casually curious about the hits or you live for every data point, this half-hour weekly podcast feels like sitting in on a smart, engaging chat between two people who really know their stuff. It’s a direct line to the stories behind the music that defines our playlists.
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