Taylor Swift’s 1989 is now among the 25 recordings inducted into the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress this year. This marks the first time Swift has been included on the list. Not only that, it marks a major win ahead of her summer wedding to Travis Kelce.
Taylor Swift joins National Recording Registry
Taylor Swift’s 1989 has earned a place in the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress. The Library of Congress announced the picks on Thursday, May 14. The illustrious 2026 list boasts recordings that span a number of genres and decades (via PEOPLE).
Another notable name inducted is Beyoncé’s foot-tapping single “All the Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”. The list includes albums and songs released decades ago that are still fresh in people’s hearts and memories. Notably, the registry chose recordings based on their “cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.”
Interestingly, more than 3,000 recordings were nominated for 2026. This also marks the first year that selections by Swift and Beyoncé have been chosen.
Robbin Ahrold, chair of the National Recording Preservation Board, shared, “The sweep and diversity of the National Recording Registry class of 2026 beautifully captures the scope of the American experience as we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary.”
Continuing further, he stated, “From icons of R&B to a holiday favorite en Español, from a legendary sports broadcast to this generation’s superstars, it is a thrilling reflection of America at its best.”
Fans lavished praise on the pop titan on X. One fan commented, “‘1989’ going from pop era to preserved history era Taylor really turned a decade into a legacy.” A second fan wrote, “We all remember where we were. Put this in the museum of masterclass artistry, omg.”
A third fan penned, “Truly one of the best-written and produced albums of all time, this art deserves to be preserved as heritage.” Finally, one fan chimed in, “Period!! Home to this masterpiece, may this album always remain famous and celebrated as much as I celebrate it.”
Originally reported by Anwaya Mane on Mandatory
