The groundbreaking album Amor Prohibido from Selena has officially been inducted into the Recording Academy’s 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame, cementing its place as one of the most influential Latin albums of all time.
The Recording Academy announced this year’s class of inducted recordings in February, recognizing nine albums and five songs that exhibit “qualitative or historical significance” and are at least 25 years old. Joining Amor Prohibido in the 2026 class are landmark recordings including 2Pac’s All Eyez On Me, Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814, Radiohead’s OK Computer, and Lucinda Williams’s Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.
The newly inducted recordings were celebrated at the 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8 at the The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, presented by the GRAMMY Museum and the Recording Academy. Among the evening’s highlights was a stunning orchestral performance of Selena’s “No Me Queda Más” by Latin Grammy-nominated Tejano vocalist Isabel Marie Sanchez.
Members of Los Dinos — including Suzette Quintanilla, Pete Astudillo, Ricky Vela, and Chris Pérez — were also on hand for the emotional celebration honoring Selena’s legacy.
Speaking with Good Morning America on the red carpet, Chris Pérez reflected on reuniting with the band and the continued impact of Selena’s music.
“It’s always a good time when we get together,” Pérez said. “There’s a certain chemistry that we have and for me, it’s always a lot of fun. And to be here representing Selena and the music that we made so long ago that’s still standing the test of time, thanks to the fans, it’s an amazing experience for us.”
Suzette Quintanilla described the honor as surreal.
“Super excited to be here. Super, super honored that Amor Prohibido is being inducted into the Hall of Fame,” she said. “It feels kind of surreal, but we’re very honored and pleased.”
Astudillo credited Selena’s enduring appeal to the timeless nature of the music and the connection younger generations continue to feel with it today.
“The legacy of her music continues and the new generation of fans have embraced it,” Astudillo said. “It’s the music that’s gone beyond the test of time and it feels like it was yesterday that we did it.”
Suzette also spoke about Selena’s continued influence more than three decades after her passing.
“It’s a beautiful thing,” she said. “It’s just a testament to who she was and what she meant so much back then is very much felt today. We’re super excited about representing her even though she’s not physically here anymore.”
Originally released in 1994, Amor Prohibido became a defining moment not only in Selena’s career, but in the history of Tejano and Latin music. 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 throughout the United States and Mexico. At the time, the album broke barriers for female Tejano artists, earning multi-platinum success and widespread critical acclaim for its fusion of traditional Tejano sounds with contemporary pop influences.
Over the years, Amor Prohibido has become one of the best-selling Latin albums in U.S. history and is widely credited with helping pave the way 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 includes 1,179 inducted recordings.
For Tejano music fans, the induction of Amor Prohibido represents more than another accolade for Selena — it serves as a powerful reminder of her enduring influence on American music culture. More than 30 years after its release, the Queen of Tejano’s voice, artistry, and vision continue to inspire audiences around the world.
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