Taylor Swift News: Singer Compels Apple Music to Reverse Payment Policy

Apple Inc. has reversed the payment policy of Apple Music, the new streaming service announced by the company, just a day after singer Taylor Swift described it as "disappointing" and refused to give the company permission to stream her album '1989'.

A report in BBC states that the singer issued an open letter to the Cupertino-based tech titan saying that she holding back the record since she was not happy with the company's policy to offer a three-month free trial offer to subscribers.

Taken aback by Swift's stand, Apple has now announced that it will pay the artists for the music streamed even during the free trial period. Apple executive Eddy Cue tweeted, "We hear you @taylorswift13 and indie artists. Love, Apple."

Earlier, 25-year-old Swift termed Apple Music's plan as "unfair," contending that Apple had the money to cover the cost. Though the signer described Apple as one of her "best partners in selling music," she said "I find it to be shocking, disappointing, and completely unlike this historically progressive and generous company."

Swift further said, "Three months is a long time to go unpaid, and it is unfair to ask anyone to work for nothing," adding, "We don't ask you for free iPhones. Please don't ask us to provide you with our music for no compensation."

Meanwhile, Apple Music is scheduled for June 30 launch and the subscription will cost $9.99 per month for one person or $14.99 for families in the US.

After Apple Music announced its new policy on Sunday night, Swift tweeted: "I am elated and relieved. Thank you for your words of support today. They listened to us.'

On the other hand, Cue said he was not sure if the "Shake It Off" singer would make her album available on Apple Music after the company reversed its payment policy. At the same time, Cue praised her for taking a stand.

Talking to Associated Press, Cue said, "When I woke up this morning and I saw Taylor's note that she had written, it really solidified that we needed to make a change."

The report adds that generally, the music industry has supported Apple for bringing its vast music library to paid streaming, while the company said it would pay 70 percent of the music subscription revenue to music owners.