Democracy Dies in DarknessThe National Recording Registry added "Single Ladies" and "1989," plus music from Weezer, Reba McEntire and the video game “Doom.”May 14, 2026Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies” is the pop star’s first song to be added to the National Recording Registry. (Vince Bucci/Getty Images)Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” Taylor Swift’s “1989” and the self-titled debut from Weezer are some of the 25 additions to the National Recording Registry this year. Beyond the pop world, the soundtrack to the video game “Doom” and the original cast recording of the musical “Chicago” were recognized.
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift join Library of Congress’s ‘national playlist’
The National Recording Registry added "Single Ladies" and "1989," plus music from Weezer, Reba McEntire and the video game “Doom.”
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