The new deal extends her deal with the recording company, which has seen her retain ownership of her music masters, something that she is incredibly proud of.
She said in a statement: “I’m proud to extend my partnership with Lucian Grainge and the Universal Music family by signing with UMPG, and for the opportunity to work with Jody Gerson, the first woman to run a major music publishing company.
“Jody is an advocate for women’s empowerment and one of the most respected and accomplished industry leaders.”
Swift also praised Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville chairman/CEO Troy Tomlinson for being “an amazing part of my team for over half my life and a passionate torchbearer for songwriters.”
Swift said: “It’s an honour to get to work with such an incredible team, especially when it comes to my favourite thing in the world: songwriting.”
Jody Gerson said: “We are honoured to welcome Taylor Swift to UMPG. Using her power and voice to create a better world, Taylor’s honest and brave songwriting continues to be an inspiration to countless fans. We look forward to further amplifying Taylor’s voice and songs across the globe.”
The deal with put UMPG in control of Swift’s entire catalogue of music, including her seven studio albums and 2019’s Lover.
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