Taylor Swift is ending her 10-year CMA Awards absence just as her Toy Story 5 song has delivered a major country-music milestone, reaching No. 1 on US country radio. The achievement marks Swift's first No. 1 on the format in 13 years. She is also nominated for Single of the Year at the 2026 CMA Awards.
Swift confirmed her return to the CMA Awards on 10 September, marking her first appearance at the ceremony since 2016. She shared the news on Instagram after the 2026 nominations were announced, writing, 'Looks like I haven't yee'd my last haw.' She also indicated she would attend the 18 November ceremony in Nashville.