Breaking: Taylor Swift, Beyoncé & Weezer Added to Library of Congress Hall of Fame

Taylor Swift’s *1989*, Weezer’s *The Blue Album*, and Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” join the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry. Honoring cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance, the 2026 class includes 25 landmark recordings. Swift’s pop opus redefined 2010s mainstream; Weezer’s debut shaped alt-rock; Beyoncé’s anthem became a feminist and viral touchstone—each reshaping sound and society.