“We don’t ask Apple for free iPhones, so please don’t expect to provide our music without compensation” words that forced Apple to Swift it’s payment policy.
Taylor Alison Swift, American singer-songwriter, country music star and actress, forced Tech giant Apple Music to reversed its payment policy, a day after the singer said she was refusing to allow the company to stream her album 1989.
Her third single “Our song” made her the youngest person to single handedly write and perform number one song on the Hot Country Songs chart, and also received the nomination for the Best New Artist at 2008 Grammy Awards and in 2015 she became the youngest women ever to be included in the Forbes most powerful women list.
In an open letter to Apple, Swift said she was withholding the record as she was unhappy with the three-month free trial offered to subscribers.
Now Apple says it will pay artists for music streamed during trial periods.
“We hear you @taylorswift13 and indie artists. Love, Apple,” tweeted executive Eddy @Cue.
Swift had said the plan was “unfair”, arguing Apple had the money to cover the cost.
“I find it to be shocking, disappointing, and completely unlike this historically progressive and generous company,” the 25-year-old said, describing Apple as one of her “best partners in selling music”.
“Three months is a long time to go unpaid, and it is unfair to ask anyone to work for nothing.
“We don’t ask you for free iPhones. Please don’t ask us to provide you with our music for no compensation.”
Apple Music launches on 30 June. It will cost $9.99 (£6.30) per month in the US for one person or $14.99 for families
After hearing news of the company’s decision on Sunday night Swift tweeted: “I am elated and relieved. Thank you for your words of support today. They listened to us.”
Mr Cue said he did not know if the Shake It Off singer would now make her album available on Apple Music – but he praised her for taking a stand.
The music industry has generally supported the company bringing its vast music library to paid streaming, and the firm said it would pay 73% of the music subscription revenue to music owners.