At the time, Taylor had cordially parted ways with Big Machine and even shouted out its founder, Scott Borchetta, in her statement.

Source: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniesoteriou/kelly-clarkson-scooter-braun-offense-taylor-swift-rerecord

Braun first fell into hot water in 2019, when he acquired Big Machine Label Group and, subsequently, Swift’s master recordings.

Source: https://americansongwriter.com/jack-antonoff-comments-on-ariana-grande-demi-lovato-leaving-scooter-braun/

Scott Borchetta, Chairman, Big Machine Label Group, said: “Today’s entertainment environment requires bold and creative ways to cut through the noise and excite listeners.

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The project in 2019, when Swift’s former record label, Big Machine Records, was sold to Scooter Braun, who is best known for managing some of today’s biggest pop stars such as Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber.

Source: https://dailycollegian.com/2023/11/welcome-back-to-new-york-a-review-of-1989-taylors-version/