Taylor Swift Announces New Re-Recorded Album Speak Now

The album was originally released on October 25, 2010, and was a commercial and critical success.

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In fact, the musician has been open about her desire to regain control of her music after the rights to her original recordings were sold without her permission.

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Following the release of her re-recorded album Fearless (Taylor's Version) in April 2021, Swift has announced that she will be releasing a re-recorded version of her 2010 album, Speak Now.

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Swift has not yet revealed a release date for the re-recorded album, but fans are already eagerly anticipating its arrival.

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The decision to re-record her old albums comes after Swift's former record label, Big Machine Label Group, was sold to Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings in 2019.

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The sale included the rights to Swift's first six albums, which she has publicly criticized as a violation of her artistic integrity and autonomy.

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Re-recording her old albums allows Swift to regain control of her music and earn revenue from her back catalog.

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It also gives fans the opportunity to hear new versions of their favorite songs, with updated production and potentially new vocal performances.

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Swift's re-recording of Fearless (Taylor's Version) was well-received by fans and critics alike, with many praising the updated production and Swift's vocal performances.

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