Taylor Swift says label wanted 'two country songs' on new album '1989'

Taylor Swift has revealed that her record label initially wanted her to include country songs on her new album.

The singer comes from a country background, but upcoming record '1989' sees the US star go in a full pop direction.

Speaking to The Sun, Swift said that her label were initially against the idea of the singer devoting her whole album to pop.

She said: "The decision came directly from me. I had to plead my case with everyone and certain people at the record label. I had to really campaign and get everyone on my side. I showed them that I was doing this for all the right reasons and that this was the creative decision and artistically there was no other option than to boldly hone this album for what it is.

''I had to convince my Nashville record label president it was right for me. I presented the album to him and he said, 'It's great, it's the best thing you've ever done but can you put two country songs on it?' But I refused. I explained it would change the solid cohesiveness of the record, so he agreed. He's happy as a clown now as we then got our first Hot 100 No.1 with 'Shake It Off'."

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