Scott Borchetta recently shared a throwback picture of Taylor Swift from 20 years ago, marking the anniversary of their first meeting. Borchetta, the CEO of Big Machine Label Group, reminisced about the impact that this meeting had on both of their lives and expressed his pride in Swift’s art and work throughout their time together. The photo was taken at the Bluebird Cafe, capturing a teenage Swift sitting in front of a microphone in a crowded room, with Borchetta and her mother, Andrea, also present.
Their history together dates back several years, with Swift thanking Borchetta when she announced signing with Republic Records in 2018. However, things took a turn when Scooter Braun acquired Big Machine and Swift’s back catalog of master recordings, causing Swift to publicly call out both Braun and Borchetta on Tumblr in 2019. She accused them of trying to control her and prevent her from owning her own master recordings, leading to a public dispute between the singer and the label’s CEO.
Despite the public feud and legal battles, Swift announced her plans to rerecord her discography and release them as “Taylor’s Version” in 2019. She has since released several albums in this re-recording project, reclaiming control over her music and legacy. While Swift claimed that Borchetta and Braun denied her the right to perform her old tracks at events like the American Music Awards and use her music in her Netflix documentary, the label denied these allegations.
In 2020, Borchetta expressed a desire to move forward and put the past behind them. When asked if he was still rooting for Swift, he responded affirmatively, praising her talent and acknowledging the historic success they had together. Despite the challenges and disagreements that arose between them, Borchetta continues to support Swift and acknowledge her brilliance as an artist. The relationship between Swift and Borchetta has seen its fair share of ups and downs, but their shared history in the music industry remains a significant part of both of their careers.
As Swift continues to re-record her albums and assert her control over her music, the legacy of her early career with Borchetta at Big Machine Label Group remains an important chapter in her journey as an artist. While the conflicts between them have been well-documented, there is also a sense of respect and acknowledgement of the impact they had on each other’s lives and careers. It remains to be seen how their relationship will evolve in the future, but it is clear that the impact of their meeting 20 years ago continues to resonate with both Swift and Borchetta.
