Alet Viegas
Essay

Breaking: Taylor Swift’s *1989*, Beyoncé, Go-Go’s Lead 2026 Recording Registry Inductees

Taylor Swift’s *1989*, Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),” the Go-Go’s *Beauty and the Beat*, José Feliciano’s “Feliz Navidad,” Chaka Khan’s “I Feel for You,” and *Chicago*’s Broadway cast album join the 2026 National Recording Registry. Chosen for cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance, these 25 additions bring the total to 700. The Library of Congress honors works at least a decade old, preserving America’s sonic heritage for future.

By Alet Viegas·
Breaking: Taylor Swift’s *1989*, Beyoncé, Go-Go’s Lead 2026 Recording Registry Inductees
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