Taylor Swift cried like rain, revealed the "secret" of her life, a story never revealed before

On the podcast, Taylor Swift burst into tears as she revealed a life-changing moment, a shocking secret related to her musical legacy that left fans around the world "shaken".

In a recent episode of the New Heights podcast hosted by brothers Travis and Jason Kelce, Taylor Swift touched many people when she choked up when she officially regained ownership of her master recordings. For the singer, this was not just a commercial contract but a "life-changing" milestone.

The Lover singer shared that her next album, The Life of a Showgirl, will officially be released on October 3. However, this information is still not as shocking as the story of Taylor taking back the entire musical treasure that once belonged to Big Machine Records for the first time.

"Not having control over my songs is a daily nightmare," Swift said. "My music is my diary, a diary of my life, with every moment, every memory, and every image and music video that I invested in myself. Everything I create is in this catalog."

Taylor recalls her mother and brother meeting with Shamrock Capital, the company that owned the music at the time, to discuss the purchase. She broke down in tears as soon as she got the call in Kansas City confirming, “We got your music back,” and immediately told Travis Kelce the good news.

Travis initially thought something was wrong. But when she said, "I got my music back," the two of them just hugged and cried. It was a moment that Swift said would stay with her for the rest of her life.

The deal caps a battle that has lasted more than half a decade. In 2019, Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings acquired Taylor’s first six albums for around $300 million, before quickly selling them to Shamrock Capital in 2020.

Despite repeated offers to buy back, Taylor was always forced to accept "unacceptable" conditions. Therefore, negotiating directly with Shamrock without going through an intermediary this time was decisive.

The exact value of the deal has not been disclosed, but multiple sources have confirmed that the figure is closer to $300 million – the amount Shamrock spent – rather than the rumored $600 million to $1 billion. Currently, Swift holds full rights to the first six albums, along with images, music videos and many related assets.

In addition to the historic deal, Taylor has continued to release re-recorded versions of her songs, called Taylor's Version. To date, four albums have been released, contributing significantly to the resounding success of The Eras Tour , which grossed a record $2.2 billion.

The two remaining albums, Reputation and Taylor Swift (2006), have yet to be released. Swift has revealed that Reputation is so emotionally personal that she needs more time to get ready to re-record. However, fans are still hoping that the singer will surprise them with previously unreleased "vault" songs.

Taylor Swift's story of reclaiming control of her music is not just personal. It reflects an important reality in the industry: artists can stand up for their creative legacy.

Taylor's perseverance and courage became a huge inspiration for millions of young artists, and set a precedent that ownership and control of creative products is a basic right that cannot be taken for granted.

At 34, Taylor Swift has transcended the title of “top female pop singer.” She’s become a global icon—an artist who knows how to take control of her career, turn adversity into motivation, and use her personal story to inspire change for a generation.

Swift’s moment of tears on the podcast was not simply a momentary emotion, but a release after years of struggle. It was also a powerful affirmation that music – the soul and diary of an artist’s life – deserves to be preserved by the creator himself. The moment was not only a personal triumph, but also a testament to the artist’s enduring strength, belief, and undying value.

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