Pop superstar Taylor Swift has gifted fans with a re-recorded version of her beloved album, Speak Now. Released on July 7th, Speak Now (Taylor's Version) allows Swift to reclaim her artistic work and share a piece of her personal history with fans anew.

The re-release isn't just a replica of the original; it's an enhanced experience. Along with the familiar tracks that catapulted Swift to further fame, the album boasts six additional songs "from the vault," offering listeners a deeper glimpse into her songwriting journey between the ages of 18 and 20. These bonus tracks include collaborations with renowned bands Fall Out Boy and Paramore.

Swift expressed her excitement and gratitude in a heartfelt social media post, describing the album as a collection of "whims, fantasies, heartaches, dramas and tragedies" she experienced as a young woman. She also shared the meticulous process of crafting the original tracklist, acknowledging the difficult choices she made in selecting which songs would make the final cut. Now, with the re-release, she's able to share some of the treasured tracks that didn't make it onto the 2010 album.

Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour " at Ford Field on June 09, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan.  (Scott Legato/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

Singer Taylor Swift purchases her new album "Speak Now" at the Times Square Starbucks on October 25, 2010, in New York City.  (Keith Bedford/Starbucks via Getty Images)

This re-recording marks the third in Swift's journey to regain ownership of her masters, following the successful releases of Fearless (Taylor's Version) and Red (Taylor's Version) in 2021. The decision to re-record stems from the sale of her master recordings to Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings, a move that initially limited her ability to perform her earlier work. The subsequent sale of the masters to Shamrock Holdings prompted Swift to take control of her musical legacy by creating these new versions.

Taylor Swift performs onstage during the Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at NRG Stadium on April 21, 2023 in Houston, Texas.  (Bob Levey/TAS23)

The announcement of Speak Now (Taylor's Version) came during her Eras Tour in Nashville, a fitting tribute to the album's significance in her career. The city celebrated the news by illuminating a nearby bridge in purple, a nod to the album's aesthetic.

Swift's dedication to her fans and her artistic journey is evident in this latest release. Speak Now (Taylor's Version) is more than a re-recording; it's a celebration of artistic growth, resilience, and the power of reclaiming one's voice.