Katy Perry’s 2011 hit named TikTok Song of the Summer 2026

Katy Perry’s 2011 single, ‘The One That Got Away,’ has been named TikTok’s Global and US Song of the Summer for 2026. Originally released as part of her ‘Teenage Dream’ album, the track experienced a massive resurgence after being rediscovered by a new generation of users on the platform.

The song was used as a soundtrack for over 42 million videos, accumulating more than 55 billion views. This viral popularity has returned the track to international music charts, including a sustained presence on the Billboard Global 200.

In response to the trend, Perry released a ‘director’s cut’ version of the song featuring new narration by Stevie Nicks. Other notable musical trends on TikTok this summer included Mac Miller’s ‘Cinderella,’ which resonated with younger users through nostalgia for the year 2016.