Legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell is celebrating a major personal milestone after officially becoming a United States citizen at age 82. The Canadian-born music icon shared the news with fans, marking the culmination of a journey that began more than six decades ago.
According to Los Angeles Times, Joni Mitchell celebrated becoming a U.S. citizen after living in the country for more than 60 years. The singer shared photographs and video from her naturalization ceremony, describing the occasion as a journey 62 years in the making.
Mitchell first moved to the United States in 1965 and eventually became a prominent figure in the Southern California music scene. Her celebrated catalog includes classics such as “Both Sides, Now,” “Big Yellow Taxi” and “River.”
The 11-time Grammy winner has maintained strong ties to both Canada and the United States throughout her career. Her citizenship ceremony marks another significant moment in her personal journey.
