Taylor Swift is currently signed with Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group (UMG), after leaving her long-time label Big Machine Records in 2018. This move marked a significant change in her career, giving her ownership of her master recordings for all new music released under Republic Records.

Swift's relationship with Republic Records began in November 2018 when she signed a multi-album deal. Under this agreement, she maintains ownership of her master recordings while UMG serves as her music distributor and promotional partner. This was a crucial point for Swift, following her previous experiences with Big Machine Records.

Before Republic Records, Swift spent 13 years with Big Machine Records, where she released her first six studio albums. She signed with Big Machine when she was just 15 years old, making it her first record label. During this period, she released several hit albums including "Taylor Swift," "Fearless," "Speak Now," "Red," "1989," and "Reputation."

The transition to Republic Records has proven successful for Swift. Since joining the label, she has released multiple chart-topping albums including "Lover" (2019), "Folklore" (2020), "Evermore" (2020), and "Midnights" (2022). She has also released re-recorded versions of her earlier albums, titled "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" and "Red (Taylor's Version)," with more re-recordings planned.

Republic Records, established in 1995, is one of the most successful record labels in the industry. It's headquartered in New York City and operates as a division of Universal Music Group. The label is home to numerous other major artists including The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, and Post Malone.

Swift's current deal with Republic Records represents a significant evolution in her career, providing her with greater control over her artistic work while maintaining the support of a major record label's distribution and promotional capabilities.

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