National Recording Registry inductees 2026

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National Recording Registry to add music from Taylor Swift, Beyonce
The National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress will induct music from Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and other artists in 2026.

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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé debut on National Recording Registry. See the full list.
National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles, more
Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels Band and more join Library of Congress collection
The music of Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, The Charlie Daniels Band and Rosanne Cash is officially becoming part of American history, as their work joins the National Recording Registry of the Library of...

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Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Weezer Records Added to National Recording Registry
Taylor Swift's “1989” and Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies' Among 25 Recordings Selected for Preservation in the Library of Congress
National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Ray Charles and more. See the 2026 list.
This year's inductees, which represent our nation's artistic, cultural and historic heritage, span such genres as jazz, rock, pop, country, R&B and Broadway, as well as radio and video games.

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Taylor Swift’s ‘1989,’ Beyoncé’s ‘Single Ladies’ and Records From Ray Charles, the Go-Go’s, Byrds, Weezer, Reba and More Inducted Into National Recording Registry
Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Weezer Recordings Enter Library of Congress’ National Registry
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CHICAGO Original Broadway Cast Recording Joins National Recording Registry

Broadway’s original cast album of “Chicago” is among the selections joining the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2026. Learn more about the full list here!

Jamie Principle's groundbreaking Chicago house classic "Your Love" added to National Recording Registry

The Chicago-born house music track, which began as a personal poem in 1982 and became a defining anthem of the city's house music scene, has been selected for permanent preservation by the Library of Congress.