Taylor Swift Masters Musical Chairs

Scooter Braun has sold Taylor Swift's master for 300 Million dollars less than a year after purchasing them as a part of the acquisition of Big Machine Label Group for the same amount. In today's episode, I break down the transaction and get into the personal reasons why Taylor was denied the opportunity purchase her masters! Also in today's episode, I answer a question by one of our loyal listeners about songwriting competitions and reality shows. This episode is brought to you by The Artist Development Academy. Get the information, access and guidance you need to be successful in the music business direct from hit songwriters, multi-platinum producers, Grammy winners, and label and publishing company executives. All-access members get access to our entire library of online courses, a brand new course each month, plus you’ll also get access to our members-only forum where you can post your work for feedback from industry pros and insiders as well as find new co-writers, collaborators and build music industry relationships that will help take your career to the next level. You’ll also be able to join us for members-only live stream events and webinars to ask questions and connect with our instructors. Get 30% off your annual membership when you enter code: STEVE at checkout.   **   This episode is also brought to you by Performance Inspired Nutrition. Live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition. Whether you are wanting to lose weight, maintain your weight, get started in the gym or amp up your workouts, Performance Inspired Nutrition has exactly what you need. From whole food daily multi-vitamins, beauty and collagen support, zinc supplements and diet & energy support with natural metabolic enhancement to whey protein powder, apple cider vinegar pills and the amazing anti-inflammatory turmeric capsules, Performance Inspired Nutrition has you covered. Check out pi-nitrition.com to learn more and enter code steve at checkout to get 10% off your order. live a more healthy and active lifestyle with the all-natural plant-based products from Performance Inspired Nutrition.   ***   If you enjoy the podcast, please consider rating us 5 stars and leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It only takes a couple of seconds and it makes a huge difference in the ratings, plus I really enjoy reading them and featuring them on the podcast.    For show notes and past guests, please visit thestevefreeman.com/podcast   Follow Steve: Twitter: twitter.com/thestevefreeman Instagram: instagram.com/thestevefreeman/ Facebook: facebook.com/thestevefreeman YouTube: youtube.com/thestevefreeman Sign up for Steve’s email newsletter (“Inner Circle”) at thestevefreeman.com Work One on One with Steve in The Music Business Mindset Mentorship Program. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-steve-freeman-podcast/message