Look What She Made Her Do: Taylor Swift Now Owns All Her Music

In a truly remarkable turn of events, Taylor Swift has declared that she has successfully purchased the rights to her first six albums, effectively bringing all the music she has ever created under her full ownership. This monumental announcement marks the end of a highly public and often contentious battle over her master recordings, ushering in a new era of artistic control for the iconic singer-songwriter.
The genesis of this struggle dates back to 2019, when her former label, Big Machine, sold her masters to Scooter Braun without her consent. Swift’s bold response was to re-record her entire back catalog, a pioneering move that resulted in the highly successful “Taylor’s Version” series. These re-recorded albums not only dominated global charts but also catalyzed a broader conversation within the music industry about artist rights and intellectual property.
While celebrating her reclaimed ownership, Swift also offered a glimpse into the future of her “Taylor’s Version” project, specifically addressing Reputation (Taylor’s Version). She revealed the deeply personal and emotional nature of re-recording the album, acknowledging the challenges it presents. This transparency underscores her dedication to her craft and her fans, promising a future release of her music on her own terms, free from past grievances.