Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Chaka Khan among 25 artists added to National Recording Registry
Summary
The Library of Congress added 25 important albums and songs to the National Recording Registry to preserve America's audio history. Artists like Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and others were honored for the cultural and historical value of their recordings.Key Facts
- Taylor Swift’s 2014 album "1989" was added to the National Recording Registry.
- Beyoncé’s 2008 hit "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" was included for the first time.
- Other artists added include Chaka Khan, The Go-Go's, Vince Gill, Ray Charles, and Reba McEntire.
- The Registry preserves recordings with cultural, historical, or artistic importance.
- Unusual entries include the 1993 video game soundtrack for "Doom" and a 1971 boxing match broadcast.
- The oldest recording added this year is from 1944 by Spike Jones.
- More than 3,000 public nominations were considered for the 2026 Registry class.
- The Registry helps save important sounds for future generations.
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