Joni Mitchell Becomes U.S. Citizen After More Than 60 Years in the Country
Joni Mitchell, the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter, has officially become an American citizen, over 60 years after she first moved to the United States.
Tallahassee Thomasville, FL, October 14, 2026 —
Joni Mitchell, the Canadian singer-songwriter, has become an American citizen more than 60 years after first moving to the United States, according to the information provided.
The summary describes Mitchell as a legendary musician but does not provide further details about her citizenship, including when it took effect or how the process was completed. It also does not say where in the United States she first settled or where she lives now.
Mitchell’s move to the United States took place more than six decades ago, but no exact year or reason for the move was provided. The available information does not specify whether she has previously discussed pursuing U.S. citizenship or what prompted the change in status.
No statement from Mitchell, her representatives or government officials was included in the summary. The circumstances of the citizenship process, including any ceremony or formal announcement, were not provided. The information also does not address whether Mitchell retains Canadian citizenship.
The reported change is the central detail: Mitchell, identified in the summary as Canadian, is now an American citizen after living in the United States for more than 60 years. Further specifics about the timing and process were not available in the information provided.
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