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Major label backlash against more artists doing Taylor's Version-style re-recordings

Over the past couple of years, Taylor Swift has been steadily releasing re-recorded new versions of her first six albums in a bid to regain ownership over her music. Now, though, a number of major labels are reportedly making moves to prevent other artists from following her lead.

As reported by Billboard, a number of music attorneys say that the major labels Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Warner Music Group have all overhauled their contracts for new signees, with some labels now demanding that artists wait up to 30 years before re-recording releases after leaving a label. 

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