Vicente Fernández’s Ranchera Classic ‘El Rey’ Added to National Recording Registry

The piece created by José Alfredo Jiménez and performed by ‘Chente’ adds to a success of Chicano Freddy Fender to move on to posterity

The Library of Congress recognizes the cultural influence of the 'Charro de Huentitan' in its prestigious National Recording Register

Vicente Fernández’s Ranchera Classic ‘El Rey’ Added to National Recording Registry

Legendary Latin artists Vicente Fernández and Freddy Fender are among this year’s inductees into the National Recording Registry, a prestigious honor from the Library of Congress. Fernández’s ranchera anthem “El Rey” and Fender’s bilingual country crossover hit “Before the Next Teardrop Falls” join a select group of recordings recognized for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” Related …

Elton John’s ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,’ ‘Hamilton’ Cast Album And ‘Minecraft’ Among Additions To Library Of Congress’ National Recording Registry

The Library of Congress lists 25 new entrants each year

2025 National Recording Registry adds Elton John, Celine Dion, Amy Winehouse and "Hamilton"

Other audio selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations include recordings by Chicago, Miles Davis, Helen Reddy, Steve Miller Band, Tracy Chapman, the soundtrack of Minecraft, and the Windows 95 chime.

National Recording Registry adds Tracy Chapman, Hamilton and the Minecraft game soundtrack

There are 25 new additions to the Library of Congress collection. They include albums by Elton John, Miles Davis, Amy Winehouse, and the original cast recording of Hamilton.(Image credit: Amy Sussman)