# 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.
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- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/13/arts/joni-mitchell-us-citizen
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Joni Mitchell, 82, became a U.S. citizen in 2026 after 62 years in the country.