Taylor Swift Buys Back Masters for First Six Albums

Taylor Swift has officially regained ownership of the master recordings for her first six studio albums, a milestone she described as her greatest dream come true. After losing the rights when her former label, Big Machine, sold them to Scooter Braun in 2019, Swift has spent years re-recording her albums to reclaim control, releasing multiple "Taylor's Version" albums with the support of her fans. In an emotional letter, she expressed immense joy and gratitude, highlighting that her entire catalog—including music videos, concert films, album art, unreleased songs, and more—now belongs to her. She also addressed ongoing work on re-recording her albums "Reputation" and her self-titled debut, noting that "Reputation" remains partially unfinished but that both albums will eventually be revisited. Swift credited her fans' passionate support and the success of The Eras Tour for enabling her to buy back her music. Her announcement marks a significant moment in her nearly 20-year career, symbolizing full artistic ownership and control over her life's work.