Event Brief
National Recording Registry adds Taylor Swift, Beyoncé
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: The Library of Congress announced 25 recordings added to the National Recording Registry, including Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
WHO: Library of Congress
WHAT: Added 25 recordings to the National Recording Registry
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Part of a scheduled process to preserve recordings for future generations.
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