Joni Mitchell becomes a US citizen at 82 after 62 years in America
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Key Points:
- Joni Mitchell, the Canadian-born music icon, officially became an American citizen at age 82, more than 60 years after moving to the U.S., and will retain dual citizenship with Canada.
- Mitchell shared her naturalization ceremony on Instagram, expressing pride in her long journey and highlighting her deep ties to the U.S. music scene, particularly in California.
- The singer-songwriter has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump, encouraging voter participation in the 2024 U.S. presidential election and expressing frustration over not being able to vote as a Canadian.
- Mitchell has a celebrated career with 11 Grammy Awards, induction into the Rock & Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame, and recent honors including the Kennedy Center Honors and the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.
- She has publicly contrasted the political climates of Canada and the U.S., praising Canadian leadership while criticizing the Trump administration, which received a dismissive response from the White House.
