Taylor Swift is currently signed to Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group, after leaving her long-time label Big Machine Records in 2018. I'll explain her record label history and current situation in detail.

Swift signed with Republic Records in November 2018, making this her second record label agreement in her career. Under this deal, she owns all her master recordings for new music released after 2018, including albums "Lover," "Folklore," "Evermore," "Midnights," and all of her re-recorded albums.

Before Republic Records, Taylor Swift was with Big Machine Records from 2005 to 2018. She signed with them at age 15, becoming one of their first artists. During her time there, she released six studio albums: "Taylor Swift," "Fearless," "Speak Now," "Red," "1989," and "Reputation."

The switch to Republic Records was significant because:

1. She gained ownership of her future master recordings
2. She received better terms for streaming revenue
3. She secured more creative control over her music
4. Universal Music Group agreed to share proceeds from Spotify shares with artists

Currently, Swift is re-recording her first six albums under Republic Records to regain control of her music catalog. She has already released "Fearless (Taylor's Version)," "Red (Taylor's Version)," "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," and "1989 (Taylor's Version)."

Republic Records has proven to be a strong partner for Swift, supporting her artistic vision and business decisions. The label has helped her achieve numerous records and accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards and record-breaking album sales.

With Republic Records, Taylor Swift continues to expand her musical legacy while maintaining control over her artistic work and master recordings, making this partnership a crucial element of her current success in the music industry.

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