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Library of Congress Adds Swift, Beyoncé to Sound Registry
14 May
Summary
- Taylor Swift's '1989' and Beyoncé's 'Single Ladies' added.
- Rosanne Cash joins father Johnny Cash in historic archive.
- Registry inducts 25 recordings spanning 70 years of music.
The Library of Congress has announced its 2026 National Recording Registry inductees, honoring 25 culturally significant songs, albums, and sounds. Among the new additions are Taylor Swift's "1989" album and Beyoncé's iconic "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." These selections are deemed essential parts of American daily life and national heritage.
This year's registry also celebrates a unique family milestone: Rosanne Cash's "The Wheel" (1993) has been inducted, making her and her father, Johnny Cash, the first father-daughter duo in the archive. His 1968 album "At Folsom Prison" was previously selected.
The 25 new inductees span seven decades, showcasing a rich tapestry of American music. They include Latin music with José Feliciano's "Feliz Navidad," R&B with Chaka Khan's "I Feel For You," and even video game music from "Doom." The Go-Go's debut album "Beauty and the Beat" and Weezer's "The Blue Album" are also honored.
These selections were chosen from over 3,000 public nominations and must be at least 10 years old, deemed culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. With these new entries, the registry now holds 700 titles, a small fraction of the Library's vast recorded sound collection.
