Canadian-born singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has officially become a United States citizen, marking a significant milestone in a life and career closely intertwined with American music. As reported by Billboard and the Los Angeles Times, the 82-year-old musician shared news of her naturalisation on October 13, 2026, more than six decades after first arriving in the country. Mitchell announced the development on social media, posting a photograph of herself holding a small American flag alongside footage from her citizenship ceremony. The announcement brings a new chapter to a journey that began in 1965, when she moved to the United States with her then-husband, musician Chuck Mitchell. Although the singer has not publicly explained what prompted her decision to pursue citizenship, the milestone gives her the right to vote in US elections, provided she meets the applicable registration and voting requirements.
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