From The Boston Globe · · 50s
Joni Mitchell becomes U.S. citizen after 62 years
Joni Mitchell, the Canadian folk singer, gained U.S. citizenship after 62 years living in America.
In brief
Joni Mitchell, the Canadian folk singer, gained U.S. citizenship after 62 years living in America. Joni Mitchell, 82, became a U.S. citizen in 2026 after 62 years in the country. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Joni Mitchell takes oath
Joni Mitchell, 82, became a U.S. citizen after 62 years living in America.
“A journey that began 62 years ago.”
Mitchell's early career
Mitchell, a young Canadian folk singer with no record deal, arrived in Detroit in the mid-1960s with her husband.
First U.S. hits
Her debut album 'Song to a Seagull' (1968) and 'Clouds' (1969) became U.S. Top 40 hits and Grammy winners.
Citizenship timing
Mitchell chose U.S. citizenship in 2026, after expressing she could vote in the midterm election.
Here's the gist
Joni Mitchell, 82, became a U.S. citizen in 2026 after 62 years in the country.
