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Taylor Swift has taken back control of her music. On Friday, she told fans that she now owns her original recordings. These are the same songs that were sold without her approval in 2019. Back then, a company called Big Machine was bought in a big business deal. As part of that deal, Taylor Swift’s music masters were sold. This upset her, so she decided to re-record her old albums. Now, she owns those original versions again.

Taylor Swift buys back her masters from Shamrock Capital
Taylor Swift shared the news on her website. She bought her master's from Shamrock Capital, a company based in Los Angeles. It was started by Roy E. Disney, the nephew of Walt Disney. She did not say how much she paid. But reports say Shamrock Capital bought her music in 2020 for over $300 million.

A major win for artists’ rights!

Taylor Swift has officially bought back her masters for $360 million from Shamrock Capital, reclaiming full ownership of her music catalog after a long battle. https://t.co/d7a1xSD7ZH pic.twitter.com/jZOwWaFc91

— Quantum Protocol (@ProtocolQuantum) May 30, 2025

In her message, Taylor Swift said, “I can’t thank you enough for helping to reunite me with this art that I have dedicated my life to, but have never owned until now.” She also wrote, “The best things that have ever been mine … finally actually are.” These words show how much this moment means to her.

Now Taylor Swift owns her album art, music videos, concert films, photos, and even songs that were never released. This is a huge step in her career. She has worked for years to get here. Her fans, known as Swifties, are celebrating with her.

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Taylor Swift’s long battle for ownership is finally over
This all started when music manager Scooter Braun bought Big Machine Label Group in 2019. That company owned Taylor’s first six albums. Braun’s company sold those rights to Shamrock in 2020. Taylor Swift was upset because she was never asked if she wanted to buy her music first.


In response, she began re-recording all of her old albums so that fans could listen to versions she owned. So far, she has re-released Fearless, Red, Speak Now, and 1989 with the label “Taylor’s Version.” Fans supported her through it all. Now, she no longer needs to re-record. She finally has her original work back in her hands.


Taylor Swift now owns the masters of her first six albums. This comes after years of fighting for her music. She bought them back from Shamrock Capital, a company that got them from Scooter Braun. Taylor thanked her fans for their support. She also said this is the first time she truly owns the art she worked so hard on.

This moment is important not just for Taylor Swift but for all artists. It shows the power of fighting for your rights. Taylor Swift has won a long and personal battle, and now, her music finally belongs to her.