Taylor Swift's Masterful Move: How Mum and Brother Helped Win Her Music Back

Taylor Swift's Master Plan: How Her Mum and Brother Stepped In to Save the Day

The music industry is abuzz with news that Taylor Swift has finally reclaimed her master recordings from Shamrock Capital, a company that acquired them in 2020 for a whopping $300 million. But what's even more juicy is how she managed to pull off this coup - with the help of her mum and brother!

Appearing on The Graham Norton Show last Friday, Taylor dished out all the tea about her journey to regain ownership of her music. And let's just say it was a wild ride. When Graham Norton asked her about the "army of lawyers" she must have dealt with in the process, Taylor shot back with a smile: "No, I sent in my mum and my brother."

It turns out that Taylor, 35, had been trying to convince Shamrock Capital to sell her master recordings back to her for months. But it wasn't just about throwing money at the problem - she wanted to make sure the deal was done right. So, who better to trust with this delicate task than her own family members?

And that's exactly what Taylor did. Her mum, Andrea, and brother, Austin, both work closely with her on a daily basis, and Taylor trusts them implicitly. "They're the smartest people I know," she gushed. "And also the most compassionate, the kindest... they could tell the story of what we've been through as a family."

Taylor has long been open about her battles with Scooter Braun, who acquired her master recordings in 2019 and then sold them to Shamrock Capital for a tidy profit. In a handwritten letter posted on her website earlier this year, Taylor revealed that she had struck a settlement with Shamrock Capital, which allowed her to buy back the rights to her music.

But here's the thing: Taylor didn't just buy back her master recordings - she bought back her entire life's work. The six albums and associated visuals that she acquired from Shamrock Capital include Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, and even her latest album, Midnights (which was released in November of last year).

So, how did Taylor manage to pull off this incredible feat? According to sources close to the deal, it was all down to her mum and brother. "They went in and got my music back for me," Taylor said with a grin.

But what about Scooter Braun's role in all of this? Contrary to previous reports, he didn't play any part in helping Taylor negotiate the deal. In fact, an insider told The Scholarly Note that there was no outside party who "encouraged" the sale - it was all down to Taylor and her team.

And what does Scooter have to say for himself? Well, when asked about Taylor's victory, he simply said: "I'm happy for her." Ouch.

Taylor, on the other hand, is over the moon. She's been open about how much this deal means to her - not just financially (although that's certainly a nice bonus), but emotionally as well. "All I've ever wanted was the opportunity to work hard enough to be able to one day purchase my music outright with no strings attached," she wrote in her letter.

And now, thanks to her mum and brother, Taylor can finally say that she owns every single note of music she's created. That's a feeling she's never had before - and it's one she says is "invaluable."

So, what's next for Taylor Swift? Well, we know she's been working on new music (she's already released several singles this year). But with her master recordings safely back in her hands, the possibilities are endless. One thing's for sure: Taylor Swift will be making some more music - and it'll all be hers.