Taylor Swift Shares How Mom and Brother Helped Her Buy Masters

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Taylor Swift called on two major stakeholders to help buy back her masters.

In a conversation on Travis Kelce’s podcast “New Heights” on August 13, the artist behind “Wildest Dreams” shared that her mother Andrea Swift and brother Austin Swift played significant parts in helping her reclaim ownership of her first six albums from Shamrock Capital, which she regained in May.

Instead of dispatching a team of lawyers and managers, I sent my mother and my brother (with whom I collaborate) to L.A., as Taylor confided to Travis and his brother Jason Kelce, while becoming emotional. They shared with Shamrock the entire saga of our attempts to purchase the property, all instances where deals fell apart, and every time we had formulated plans that seemed promising but ultimately failed at the last moment.

Soon after that, the 35-year-old, who had her masters bought by Ithica Holdings LLC (owned by Scooter Braun) in 2019 and then sold to Shamrock the following year, finally got the long-awaited news.

A few months had passed since the Super Bowl, and Taylor found himself in Kansas City. Suddenly, her mother called to say, “Your music is ready!

Following an intensely emotional outburst, the Grammys victor hurried to share the joyous news with Travis (aged 35), interrupting one of his gaming moments in the process.

She set her headphones aside, said jokingly, ‘Oh, I need to leave, something seems amiss,’ and upon your arrival, she exclaimed with relief, ‘I’ve recovered all my music!’ This sent her into a wave of emotional tears.

Following the groundbreaking agreement, it’s evident that Taylor is still stunned by the exchange, expressing that reacquiring her master recordings had a profound impact on her life.

She expressed astonishment, ‘I can’t believe it yet,’ she said, filled with emotion. Now, what was once a painful thought that haunted her daily, has transformed into, ‘I can hardly believe this occurred! How fortunate am I? How thankful?’

With her upcoming 12th studio album titled “The Life of a Showgirl” slated for release on October 3rd, Swift fans have plenty to look forward to and be thankful for. Find out more about the album’s launch in the following sections.

Taylor Swift likely wouldn’t display a countdown clock on her website with a glittery orange backdrop counting down to “12 at 12:12 AM ET” without a specific purpose or announcement behind it.

On August 12, 2024, Taylor was snapped sporting a coordinated plaid mini-skirt and tailored crop jacket – yet there was no sign of confusion or naivety in her style choice.

According to sharp-eyed detective Kristen (@perfectlyfine89), it’s plausible that Taylor is deliberately focusing her gaze on the camera. Moreover, the vibrant orange and green hues of her attire correspond with the color scheme of the cover art for The Life of a Showgirl. Remarkably, Taylor disclosed this connection on Travis Kelce and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, one year prior to the observation.

At exactly 12:12 a.m. ET on August 12, 2025, a teaser for an upcoming episode featured Taylor carrying a distinctive briefcase. The case was mint-green with the initials “T.S.” in bold orange letters, hinting that it might be related to her forthcoming 12th studio album. Although the contents were currently blurred, their green and orange colors were clearly visible.

Absolutely, Taylor certainly has a strong affection for plaid, as evidenced by her choice to don a tartan ensemble at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. It was during this event that she famously declared, “My boyfriend Travis.

Preorders for “The Life of a Showgirl” are now open on Taylor’s official website, promising that your chosen format-be it vinyl, CD, or cassette-will be shipped prior to October 13th.

Indeed, Taylor’s association with the number 13 is quite clear. However, what Kristen pointed out is intriguing – October 3 (or 10-3) doesn’t just equal 13, it’s also celebrated as both National Plaid Day and National Boyfriend’s Day. In other words, the significance of the date extends beyond Taylor’s preferred number.

Looking back, it’s clear that everything Taylor Swift did was perfect in her own universe. On August 11, her official social media accounts shared a series of 12 pictures showing Taylor performing on stage wearing different orange outfits with the caption, “Reminiscing about when she said ‘See you next chapter…’

Travis and Jason hinted subtly about a “very special guest” on an upcoming unique episode of “New Heights”, which airs August 13th at 7 p.m. ET, by posting what was clearly a shadow of Taylor Swift, to the untrained Swiftie’s eye.

In anticipation of the event, the Empire State Building was illuminated orange at its peak. The official social media account for this iconic New York City landmark shared a picture of the harmoniously lit building on August 11 at 1:45 p.m., Eastern Time, with the caption, “Join us in the next chapter.

On October 18, 2024, a TikTok captured Taylor performing during her initial Miami concert on the Eras Tour, with her posing right in front of row A12 (a hint possibly for August 12, the release date of album number 12?) at Hard Rock Stadium.

After declaring her return to Miami with enthusiasm, she donned a sparkly orange bodysuit. Later, during the 1989 part of the concert, she switched to a green skirt and orange bustier. To add more glamour, she wore a white feathery costume reminiscent of a showgirl as she sang “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart”.

Her way of saying that her next album was finished and this is what it looks like?

Sure thing! Here’s a possible way to rephrase that sentence while maintaining its original meaning:

“It’s important to note that aside from orange and green, Miami Hurricanes also officially use these two colors – yet it doesn’t mean they can’t have more than one official color.”

Or even simpler:

“Not only is orange an official Miami Hurricanes color, but so is green. However, having multiple official colors isn’t unusual.

The Spotify playlist, named “And, baby, that’s show business for you” and characterized by its distinctive orange T.S. initials on a green background, is now well-known and symbolic.

The aim of this version was to make the sentence more natural and easy to read while preserving the original meaning and style.

Twenty-two Taylor songs have already been released, and they were all produced by Max Martin, Shellback (also known as Karl Johan Schuster). This has fueled fans’ suspicions that Taylor may have penned her entire ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album while on tour in Europe, with the help of these two music-making legends.

Listeners observed that the backdrop of the “New Heights” podcast showcased numerous boxes in hues like orange, red, white, and purple, each displaying the initials “T.S.” This subtle detail suggests there might be different versions of her upcoming album or additional music on the horizon.

Taylor Swift found an interesting fan theory on Twitter suggesting that Lady Gaga deliberately released her song “Applause” exactly 12 years after Taylor announced her show ‘Life of a Showgirl’ on August 12th. The reason being, Taylor had been using “Applause” as the introductory song for her Eras Tour, along with Lesley Gore’s “You Don’t Own Me.

Taylor appreciated a fan’s post suggesting a potential collaboration with Lady Gaga, which implied a question about whether it was an extraordinary coincidence or if she might be experiencing some mental health issues: “Does this signify an incredibly serendipitous moment or could it be indicative of her having some serious psychological concerns?

Fans of Taylor Swift, often referred to as Swifties, started wondering if Sabrina Carpenter could be part of “Life of a Showgirl” when she showed up in the twelfth slide of a photo gallery shared by Taylor Nation hinting at the upcoming era. Additionally, on her website, Sabrina posted a message with the date August 12th, further fueling the speculation.

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2025-08-14 03:47