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Ryan Adams says covering Taylor Swift 'transformed' him

Singer-songwriter Ryan Adam says Taylor Swift's 1989 was a tremendous, if unintended, gift to him.
Ryan Adam's full reimagining of Taylor Swift's album showcases an entirely different side of hit songs like "Shake it Off" and "Blank Space." (Pax-Am Records)

Ryan Adams isn't afraid to admit he's a passionate Taylor Swift fan. In fact, the prolific songwriter was so moved by the pop star's music that he recorded a complete cover record of her latest album. 

Adams joins Shad to share why 1989 resonated with him at a tough time, and how an artist 15 years his junior became a great musical influence. 

"[Her songs] probably released more things that I wanted, in me," says Adams.  

WEB EXTRA | Compare Taylor Swift's Shake It Off to Ryan Adam's re-imagined version.