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Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’

Joni Mitchell becomes US citizen: ‘A journey that began 62 years ago’

Summary

Joni Mitchell, a Canadian-born singer-songwriter, has become a U.S. citizen after living in the country since the mid-1960s. She shared her citizenship ceremony on Instagram and expressed relief that she can now vote in U.S. elections.

Key Facts

  • Joni Mitchell was born in Alberta, Canada, in 1943.
  • She moved to the U.S. after marrying American folk singer Chuck Mitchell in 1965.
  • Mitchell became known on the U.S. folk music scene and released her first album in 1968.
  • She settled in California and recorded successful albums, including "Ladies of the Canyon."
  • Mitchell had a brain aneurysm in 2015 and recovered after extensive treatment.
  • She returned to performing live in 2022 with special concerts and festival appearances.
  • A movie about her life is being made, with Meryl Streep set to play Mitchell.
  • Becoming a U.S. citizen allows Mitchell to vote in American elections, which she had previously been unable to do.
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