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Taylor Swift Delays Wedding for Album Launch, Eyes Master Rights

10/6/2025

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Swift Delays Wedding

Taylor Swift postpones wedding plans until after promoting her new album, saying, "You'll know" when it happens.
She plans to acquire the master rights to her first six albums, a lifelong dream.
The Life of a Showgirl includes Opalite, a track inspired by fiancé Travis Kelce.
The album is projected to sell around 2.7 million copies, signaling a strong start.

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Carpenter Invites Twain

Sabrina Carpenter surprised fans at Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) on Oct 4, 2025 by inviting Shania Twain on stage.
They performed "That Don’t Impress Me Much," continuing Twain's festival guest appearances.
Anticipation for Taylor Swift grew due to security concerns, and although she did not appear, Hilary Duff joined Role Model for "Sally, When the Wine Runs Out."

History

Historical Context

Taylor Swift's battle for ownership of her master recordings began in 2019 when Scooter Braun acquired Big Machine Records, which held the rights to her first six albums. Following a public dispute, Swift began re-recording these albums in 2021, culminating in her 2025 purchase of the masters. This pivotal moment has inspired artists to prioritize ownership and control over their music.

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Swift Delays Wedding

Taylor Swift postpones wedding plans until after promoting her new album, saying, "You'll know" when it happens.
She plans to acquire the master rights to her first six albums, a lifelong dream.
The Life of a Showgirl includes Opalite, a track inspired by fiancé Travis Kelce.
The album is projected to sell around 2.7 million copies, signaling a strong start.

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