Selena’s ‘Amor Prohibido’ Album Inducted into 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame

The groundbreaking album from Selena, Amor Prohibido, has officially been inducted into the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame, cementing its legacy as one of the most influential Latin albums of all time.

The Recording Academy announced this year’s class of inducted recordings, which include nine albums and five songs that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old. Among this year’s honorees are 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, Radiohead’s OK Computer, Lucinda Williams’ Car Wheels on a Gravel Road, and Selena’s Amor Prohibido.

The newly inducted recordings will be honored at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala, presented by the Grammy Museum and the Recording Academy, on May 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Performers for the gala will be announced at a later date.

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Originally released in 1994, Amor Prohibido became a defining moment not only in Selena’s career, but in Tejano and Latin music history. The album produced multiple No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songs chart, including the title track “Amor Prohibido,” “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” “No Me Queda Más,” and “Fotos y Recuerdos.” Its crossover appeal and polished production helped expand Tejano music’s reach beyond Texas and into mainstream Latin pop markets across the United States and Mexico.

At the time of its release, Amor Prohibido broke barriers for a female Tejano artist, achieving multi-platinum success and earning critical acclaim for its fusion of traditional Tejano sounds with contemporary pop influences. The album would go on to become one of the best-selling Latin albums in U.S. history and is widely credited with helping open doors for future generations of Latin artists.

Established in 1973 by the Recording Academy’s National Trustees, the Grammy Hall of Fame honors recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance. With 14 new titles added this year, the Grammy Hall of Fame now totals 1,179 inducted recordings.

“It’s a privilege to recognize these influential recordings as the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame inductees,” said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. “Each selection reflects the creativity, craft and cultural impact that recorded music can carry across decades. We’re honored to help preserve these works and celebrate the artists and communities behind them, so their legacies continue to inspire generations to come.”

Grammy Museum President/CEO Michael Sticka added, “The Grammy Hall of Fame is a vital bridge between music’s past and present — honoring recordings that changed the way we listen, create and connect. We’re proud to celebrate this year’s class at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala this May.”

Selena’s family also shared their excitement following the announcement. Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister and CEO/President of Q Productions, reacted on social media, writing: “This is INSANE! A WOWWW moment in life! Forever grateful.”

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For Tejano music fans, the induction of Amor Prohibido is more than a milestone — it’s validation of Selena’s enduring impact on American music culture. More than three decades after its release, the album continues to inspire new generations, proving that the Queen of Tejano’s voice and vision remain timeless.

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