Taylor Swift Now Owns All Her Music, Marking a Victory for Artist Rights and Creative Freedom

Taylor Swift has officially regained ownership of her entire music catalog, a major milestone in her long and public battle for control over her creative work. In a letter posted to her website, Swift revealed she now owns every piece of her music history — including songs, videos, photos, and unreleased tracks — stating, “all of the music I’ve ever made… now belongs… to me.”

The purchase was made from Shamrock Capital, a private equity firm that previously acquired her master recordings, and Swift emphasized that she now holds them “with no strings attached, no partnership, full autonomy.”

Swift described the moment as the fulfillment of her “greatest dream,” made possible in part by the massive success of her Eras Tour. She thanked fans for their support, which she credited with enabling the financial and emotional strength to pursue ownership.

Swift also expressed gratitude to Shamrock Capital, stating that the company treated the transaction with respect and fairness. She appreciated that Shamrock recognized the value of her catalog not just as a business asset, but as deeply personal and creative work tied to her life’s journey.

Swift Reclaims Control, Re-records Albums, and Sparks Industry Debate on Artist Rights

The move to regain her masters follows a highly publicized dispute that began in 2019, when Swift’s original label sold the rights to her first six albums to producer Scooter Braun’s company, Ithaca Holdings. Swift alleged she was blindsided by the deal and not given a fair opportunity to purchase her music.

Braun later claimed her team had advance notice. In response, Swift announced her intention to re-record her old albums to regain control, a move that helped ignite industry-wide conversations about artist rights and ownership.

Since signing with Universal Music Group in 2018, under a deal that ensured she would own her future masters, Swift has re-recorded and released “Taylor’s Version” editions of Red, Speak Now, Fearless, and 1989, all of which topped the Billboard 200 chart.

These releases also featured “vault tracks” — previously unreleased songs that delighted fans and boosted the albums’ popularity. In her recent announcement, Swift shared that while her debut album is fully re-recorded, she has not yet completed work on Reputation, citing emotional and creative hurdles.

Empowered by Ownership, Swift Inspires Industry Change and Celebrates Artistic Freedom and Growth

Despite the unfinished state of Reputation (Taylor’s Version), Swift hinted that vault tracks from the album could be released in the future if fans are enthusiastic. She emphasized that any future releases will come from a place of celebration, rather than loss. Swift now views her journey not with bitterness but as a meaningful evolution that has given her back not only her music but also her power as an artist and businesswoman.

Swift’s years-long effort to reclaim her masters has sparked broader discussions in the music industry about ownership and the rights of artists. She acknowledged the shift in awareness among both fans and fellow musicians, noting that many newer artists have since secured ownership of their own recordings.

Concluding her letter with heartfelt thanks, Swift recognized her fans for caring about what was once considered “too industry-centric” and credited them with making this achievement possible. “The best things that have ever been mine… finally actually are,” she wrote.