Joni Mitchell Becomes U.S. Citizen After More Than Six Decades in the Country
Canadian-born singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has officially become a United States citizen after residing in the US for over six decades. She marked the naturalization ceremony, which took place in the United States, by sharing an image holding an American flag.
Great Falls, MT, October 14, 2026 —
Canadian-born singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has become a United States citizen after residing in the country for more than six decades, according to the available information.
Mitchell marked her naturalization ceremony by sharing an image of herself holding an American flag. The ceremony took place in the United States, but further details about where and when it was held were not provided.
The account does not specify the date of Mitchell’s citizenship, the location of the ceremony, or the government office that conducted it. It also does not provide details about the naturalization process or indicate whether Mitchell made any public remarks during the event. No direct quotes accompanied the information.
Mitchell is identified in the account as a Canadian-born singer-songwriter. It says she had lived in the United States for over six decades before becoming a citizen, but does not give a more precise timeline for her arrival or residence.
The image of Mitchell holding the flag was the stated way she marked the occasion. No additional information was provided about where the image was shared or whether she announced her citizenship in a separate statement.
The reported details establish the central development—Mitchell’s naturalization—and her public acknowledgment of the ceremony, while leaving its date and location unspecified.
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