Taylor Swift Purchases Masters for First Six Albums

Taylor Swift has successfully purchased the master recordings of her first six albums, reclaiming full ownership after a long and public dispute. She bought the masters from Shamrock Capital, who had acquired them from Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings, reportedly paying around $360 million. Swift expressed deep personal joy and fulfillment in regaining control over her music, including videos, concert films, album art, and unreleased songs, calling it her "greatest dream come true." The battle began in 2019 when Braun acquired Big Machine Records, which owned the masters, a move Swift publicly opposed, describing Braun as a "bully." Since then, she has been re-recording her albums as "Taylor's Version" to regain artistic and financial autonomy. This milestone solidifies Swift's position in the music industry, showcasing her business acumen and dedication to owning her creative work.