Library of Congress adds Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to recording registry

The Library of Congress has announced this year's selections for the National Recording Registry, honoring recordings by Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Weezer, and others as defining sounds of American history.

The Library of Congress has announced this year’s batch of recordings to be preserved in its National Recording Registry. Among the inductees are Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”, Taylor Swift’s album 1989, Weezer’s Blue Album, Chaka Khan’s version of “I Feel for You”, the Go-Go’s album Beauty and the Beat, and Gladys Knight and the Pips’ “Midnight Train to Georgia” along with several earlier works ranging from 1944 to 1994.

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Realistic illustration depicting diverse new music releases for March 2-8, 2026, featuring vinyl records, artist portraits like Morrissey and Gnarls Barkley, and genre highlights.
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Upcoming music releases highlight diverse genres for March 2-8

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Tinnitist has compiled a short list of 30 new music titles arriving the week of March 2-8, 2026, spanning psychedelic rock, soul, punk, and more. The releases include long-awaited albums from veterans like Morrissey and Gnarls Barkley, alongside debuts and collaborations from emerging acts. This roundup showcases a mix of established and experimental sounds from artists worldwide.

Heart, George Clinton, Lucinda Williams and Take 6 will perform at the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s 2026 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala on May 8. The event at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles honors 14 recordings spanning nearly a century and Warner Records. Norah Jones joins the lineup and will receive the Ray Charles Architect of Sound Award.

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The third annual Grammy Hall of Fame gala took place on May 8 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, honoring 14 recordings including Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 and Heart's Dreamboat Annie. Janet Jackson accepted her award alongside producer Jimmy Jam and delivered a speech emphasizing the album's message of peace and unity. Performances highlighted the inductees with artists such as Heart, Lucinda Williams and Norah Jones taking the stage.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame revealed its class of 2026 on April 13, honoring performers including Phil Collins, Sade, Oasis, Wu-Tang Clan and the late Luther Vandross. Other awards went to early influences like Celia Cruz, Queen Latifah and MC Lyte, with the ceremony set for November 14 in Los Angeles. Inductees expressed gratitude for the recognition after years of eligibility for some.

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The New York Times has shared a selection of new ear-catching tracks in a recent Facebook post. Highlights include Sturgill Simpson's political screed, Olivia Rodrigo's cover of a Magnetic Fields song, and a Lunar New Year tune. This roundup offers listeners fresh sounds across genres.

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